Procuraban (en. Were trying)

/prokuˈɾa β an/

Meaning & Definition

EnglishSpanish

verb

To find a way to obtain or achieve something.

They were seeking help to finish the project.

Ellos procuraban ayuda para finalizar el proyecto.

To try to secure a favorable situation or outcome.

During the meeting, they were trying to reach an agreement.

Durante la reunión, procuraban llegar a un acuerdo.

To make efforts to achieve something.

They were trying to maintain peace between the two groups.

Procuraban mantener la paz entre los dos grupos.

From the Latin procurāre, which means 'to look after' or 'to seek'.

to seek the good

To seek what is good or beneficial.

procurar el bien

to seek peace

To try to achieve harmony and tranquility.

procurar la paz

to seek an approach

To look for a way to approach or negotiate.

procurar un acercamiento

procurator

A person who acts on behalf of another, usually in legal matters.

procurador

procuration

Action of seeking or looking for something.

procuramiento

To try to do something complicated.

They are trying to get out of this mess.

Están procurando salir de este lío.

To seek solutions or alternatives.

Now they are looking for a faster way to do it.

Ahora procuran una manera más rápida de hacerlo.