Procedía (en. Came from)

/proθeˈðia/

Meaning & Definition

EnglishSpanish
verb
Initiate an action or follow a determined course.
He proceeded to carry out the necessary paperwork.
Procedía a realizar los trámites necesarios.
Act according to certain norms or procedures.
He proceeded with caution in the negotiation.
Procedía con cautela en la negociación.
Develop a process or methodology.
The investigation proceeded methodically.
La investigación procedía de forma metódica.

Etymology

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

Common Phrases and Expressions

proceed with caution
Act in a careful and thoughtful manner.
proceder con precaución
proceed to the next stage
Continue with the next step of a process.
proceder a la siguiente etapa
proceed legally
Take actions in accordance with established laws.
proceder legalmente

Related Words

procedure
A set of steps to follow to complete a task or activity.
procedimiento
process
A series of actions carried out to achieve a result.
proceso

Slang Meanings

Carry out something.
When I arrived, he had already started to proceed with the plan.
Cuando llegué, ya había comenzado a proceder con el plan.
Move forward with something, sometimes without thinking too much.
Don't worry, just proceed and see what happens.
No te preocupes, solo procede y verás qué pasa.