Proceder (en. Proceed)

/pɾoθeˈðeɾ/

Meaning & Definition

EnglishSpanish

verb

Start or carry out a procedure.

Proceeding with the investigation is essential.

Proceder con la investigación es fundamental.

Follow a path or direction.

Proceed towards the emergency exit.

Proceder hacia la salida de emergencia.

Act according to certain norms or rules.

You must proceed according to what is stipulated in the contract.

Debes proceder conforme a lo estipulado en el contrato.

It comes from the Latin 'procedere', which means 'to advance' or 'to move forward.'

proceed with caution

Act with caution.

proceder con cautela

proceed to do something

Begin the performance of a task.

proceder a hacer algo

proceed legally

Take actions within a legal framework.

proceder legalmente

procedure

A set of steps or rules to follow to carry out a task.

procedimiento

process

A set of interconnected actions or mechanisms that have an end.

proceso

proclaim

To announce or declare something formally.

proclamar

Proceed in an unconventional manner.

I decided to proceed my way instead of following the rules.

Decidí proceder a mi manera en lugar de seguir las reglas.

Take quick action.

When I saw the opportunity, I proceeded instantly.

Cuando vi la oportunidad, procedí al instante.