Procedió (en. Proceeded)

/proθeˈðjo/

Meaning & Definition

EnglishSpanish
verb
To carry out an action or act in a certain way.
The meeting proceeded as planned.
La reunión se procedió como estaba planeado.
To continue with a process or an action previously started.
The trial proceeded after several postponements.
El juicio se procedió después de varios aplazamientos.
To act according to an established procedure.
The registration of attendees at the event was proceeded with.
Se procedió al registro de los asistentes al evento.

Etymology

From Latin 'procedere', meaning to advance or go forward.

Common Phrases and Expressions

proceeded cautiously
Acted prudently and carefully.
procedió con cautela
proceeded as expected
Acted according to what was anticipated.
procedió tal como se esperaba
proceeded to carry out the task
Began to carry out the assigned task.
procedió a realizar la tarea

Related Words

to proceed
To act or carry out something according to an established method.
proceder
process
A series of actions or changes that unfold in a specific order.
proceso
procedure
Method or manner of proceeding in a specific situation.
procedimiento

Slang Meanings

To act instantaneously.
When he saw the opportunity, he proceeded without thinking.
Cuando vio la oportunidad, procedió sin pensarlo.
To move quickly in response to a situation.
The team proceeded immediately in response to the emergency.
El equipo procedió de inmediato ante la emergencia.