is progressing

[ɪz ˈprɑːɡresɪŋ]
verb phrase
está progredindo
1. continuing to develop, advance, or move forward in a positive direction
The construction project is progressing well ahead of schedule.
O projeto de construção está progredindo bem à frente do cronograma.
2. moving forward through stages or steps in a sequence
The patient's recovery is progressing faster than expected.
A recuperação do paciente está progredindo mais rápido do que o esperado.
3. advancing in time or toward completion
As the presentation is progressing, more details become clear.
Conforme a apresentação está progredindo, mais detalhes ficam claros.
In Brazilian Portuguese, 'está progredindo' is commonly used in formal contexts such as business, healthcare, and education. The informal contraction 'tá progredindo' is prevalent in casual speech. Americans and Brazilians alike use this phrase to express optimism about ongoing processes, whether personal, professional, or organizational.
NYC Slang
movin' on up / comin' along
Synonyms / Sinônimos
is advancingis moving forwardis developingis improvingis proceeding
Antonyms / Antônimos
is regressingis decliningis stagnatingis retreating

Regional Variations

General Brazilian
está progredindo
Most common and standard usage across Brazil
Rio de Janeiro
está progredindo / tá progredindo
Informal contraction 'tá' is commonly used in casual speech
São Paulo
está avançando
Alternative form emphasizing advancement rather than gradual progression
Portugal
está a progredir
Portuguese uses gerund construction with 'a' instead of present continuous

Related Words

progressprogressionprogressiveadvancedevelopmentimprovement

Related Idioms & Phrases

things are progressing nicely
the project is progressing by leaps and bounds
time is progressing
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