progresivo

Progresivo is a Spanish adjective meaning "progressive" and is used to describe ideas, policies, or movements oriented toward change and improvement. In everyday language it contrasts with conservador and is often associated with reformist, forward-looking positions.

In politics and economics, progresivo describes approaches that favor gradual reform and social equity, such as impuestos progresivos (progressive taxes) where higher incomes are taxed at higher rates, or reform agendas labeled progresistas.

In music, rock progresivo, or simply progresivo, designates a genre known for extended compositions, concept albums, and fusion with jazz, classical, and world music. It emerged in the late 1960s and 1970s, especially in the United Kingdom and continental Europe, and spread globally, with bands pushing technical and melodic boundaries.

In education, educación progresiva covers pedagogical methods that emphasize student-centered learning, experiential projects, and critical thinking, building on early 20th-century reform movements.

The term also appears in cultural and social contexts to describe reform-minded agendas across different countries.