1. A person who supports social, political, or economic progress and reform
The progressista candidate advocated for environmental protection and workers' rights.
O candidato progressista defendia a proteção ambiental e os direitos dos trabalhadores.
2. Adjective: relating to or characteristic of progress or progressivism
Her progressista views challenged traditional policies.
Suas ideias progressistas desafiavam as políticas tradicionais.
3. Favoring or advocating reform, innovation, or change
The progressista movement seeks modernization in education.
O movimento progressista busca a modernização na educação.