Procede (en. Proceeds)

/pɾoˈθeðe/

Meaning & Definition

EnglishSpanish
verb
Begin or carry out an action.
The project is proceeding as planned.
El proyecto procede según lo planeado.
Continue with a process or activity.
We proceed to the next phase of the research.
Procedemos a la siguiente fase de la investigación.
Originate or come from something.
This text comes from an old book.
Este texto procede de un libro antiguo.

Etymology

From the Latin procedere, which means 'to advance' or 'to go forward.'

Common Phrases and Expressions

proceed with caution
Act with caution in a given situation.
proceder con cautela
proceed as planned
Follow what has already been planned or agreed upon.
proceder según lo previsto
proceed to action
Initiate an action after having made a decision.
proceder a la acción

Related Words

procedure
Set of steps to follow to carry out an activity.
procedimiento
process
Series of actions or steps taken to achieve a result.
proceso
originating
That has origin or cause in something.
procedente

Slang Meanings

Get to the point
Stop beating around the bush and proceed to explain it.
Deja de dar vueltas y procede a explicarlo.
Move on
Don't get stuck, move on with your life.
No te quedes estancado, procede con tu vida.