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    Procedencia (en. Origin)

    /pɾoθeðˈenθja/

    Meaning & Definition

    EnglishSpanish
    noun
    Origin or place of provenance of a person or thing.
    The provenance of the package is unknown.
    La procedencia del paquete es desconocida.
    The background or history one has about someone or something.
    His family provenance is noble.
    Su procedencia familiar es noble.
    The quality of being proper or suitable.
    The origin of his complaint was reviewed.
    La procedencia de su queja fue revisada.

    Etymology

    From the Latin 'procedentia', related to 'procedere', which means to go forward.

    Common Phrases and Expressions

    unquestionable provenance
    Origin that cannot be questioned.
    procedencia incuestionable
    dubious provenance
    Origin that raises suspicions about its authenticity.
    procedencia dudosa
    proven provenance
    Origin that has been verified and confirmed.
    procedencia comprobada

    Related Words

    proceed
    To advance or continue in an action.
    proceder
    procedural
    Referring to a procedure or set of steps.
    procedimental
    procedure
    Method or way of doing something.
    procedimiento

    Slang Meanings

    Reduces someone's status or quality.
    That decision seems to me of low provenance.
    Esa decisión me parece de procedencia baja.
    Used in a context of questionable authenticity.
    I bought a watch of dubious provenance.
    Compré un reloj de procedencia dudosa.