This is the 11754th most frequent Spanish word.
gradual
Happening or changing slowly over time.
Here, 'gradual' is used as an adjective describing an action that progresses incrementally over time.
El cambio climático requiere una acción gradual para ser combatido eficazmente.
Climate change requires gradual action to be effectively addressed.
In this sentence, 'gradual' characterizes the process of language learning as one that unfolds progressively over distinct phases.
El aprendizaje de un idioma es un proceso gradual que ocurre por etapas.
Learning a language is a gradual process that occurs in stages.
Here, 'gradual' is applied to describe the nature of economic improvement as occurring slowly and in incremental steps over an extended period.