evolution

S2 W2

BrE /ɪˈvɒljuːʃn/ AmE /ˌiːvəˈluːʃn/

noun en → es

1 BIOLOGY C1

the process by which living things change and develop over thousands of years, becoming more complex and better adapted to their environment

evolución biológica

  • the theory of evolution

Collocations theory of evolution · process of evolution

  • Darwin's theory of evolution is widely accepted.

    La teoría de la evolución de Darwin es ampliamente aceptada.

2 CHANGE B1

the process by which something changes and develops over a long period of time, becoming better or more advanced

cambio, desarrollo, evolución

  • a/the evolution of sth

Collocations evolution of technology · evolution of society

  • The evolution of the Internet has changed our lives.

    La evolución de la Internet ha cambiado nuestras vidas.