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    Procuraba (en. I was trying)

    /prokuˈɾaβa/

    Meaning & Definition

    EnglishSpanish
    verb
    To seek or attempt to obtain something.
    She was seeking help for her project.
    Ella procuraba ayuda para su proyecto.
    To try to do something.
    She tried not to make the same mistake.
    Procuraba no cometer el mismo error.
    To make efforts to achieve something.
    She always tried to maintain a positive attitude.
    Siempre procuraba mantener una actitud positiva.

    Etymology

    From the verb 'procurar', which comes from the Latin 'procurare'.

    Common Phrases and Expressions

    to promote well-being
    To seek someone's well-being.
    procurar el bienestar
    to seek information
    To try to obtain information.
    procurar información
    to seek a balance
    To seek a balance between two or more things.
    procurar un equilibrio

    Related Words

    procure
    To try to achieve something.
    procurar
    procurator
    A person who has the ability to legally represent another.
    procurador
    procuration
    The action of procuring or seeking something.
    procuración

    Slang Meanings

    To strive to get ahead.
    She always tries to get ahead, no matter the situation.
    Ella siempre procura salir adelante, no importa la situación.
    To seek the party.
    On weekends, he always seeks the party with his friends.
    El fin de semana siempre procura la fiesta con sus amigos.