Proceso (en. Process)

/proˈθeso/

Meaning & Definition

EnglishSpanish
noun
Sequence of steps followed to carry out something.
The recycling process begins with the collection of materials.
El proceso de reciclaje comienza con la recolección de materiales.
Development or evolution of a phenomenon.
The learning process varies in each person.
El proceso de aprendizaje varía en cada persona.
Set of operations of a system.
The production process was halted for maintenance.
El proceso de producción se detuvo por mantenimiento.

Etymology

From Latin 'processus', which means 'advance' or 'progression'.

Common Phrases and Expressions

selection process
Set of activities to choose an appropriate candidate.
proceso de selección
in progress
Indicates that something is being carried out or has not been completed.
en proceso
long process
A procedure that extends over a considerable time.
largo proceso

Related Words

procedure
Set of detailed steps to carry out an activity.
procedimiento
to advance
Moving forward in a process or situation.
avanzar
evolution
Gradual change in a process over time.
evolución

Slang Meanings

Process in which things are done step by step.
We are going to carry out this project in a more agile process.
Vamos a llevar a cabo este proyecto en un proceso más ágil.
Decision-making in the form of a procedure.
This is not a simple process; it is rather something that requires deliberation.
Esto no es un simple proceso, es más bien algo que necesita deliberación.