make progress

[meɪk ˈprɑːɡres]

verb phrase

fazer progresso

1. to advance or move forward in achieving a goal or in development

We are making progress on the new project.

Estamos fazendo progresso no novo projeto.

2. to improve or develop gradually

The patient is making progress in her recovery.

A paciente está fazendo progresso na sua recuperação.

3. to achieve or accomplish something step by step

The team made progress despite the obstacles.

O time fez progresso apesar dos obstáculos.

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Regional Variations

General Brazilian

fazer progresso

most common usage across Brazil

São Paulo

fazer progresso / avançar

both terms widely used

Rio de Janeiro

fazer progresso / ir pra frente

informal: 'ir pra frente' (go forward)

Portugal

fazer progresso / avançar

formal and standard usage

make headway

get ahead

move forward

break ground

take steps forward

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