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    Procurado (en. Sought)

    /prokuˈɾaðo/

    Meaning & Definition

    EnglishSpanish
    adjective
    That has been obtained or acquired through effort.
    The procured support of the community was fundamental for the project.
    El procurado apoyo de la comunidad fue fundamental para el proyecto.
    That has been managed or promoted by someone.
    The procured agreement between the parties took time.
    El procurado acuerdo entre las partes llevó tiempo.
    That has been desired or longed for.
    The procured recognition came after years of work.
    El procurado reconocimiento llegó después de años de trabajo.

    Etymology

    From the verb 'procurar', which comes from the Latin 'procurare', meaning 'to care for' or 'to seek attentively'.

    Common Phrases and Expressions

    procured at the right moment
    Something that has been achieved at the exact instant.
    procurado en el momento adecuado
    procured at all costs
    Obtained regardless of the effort or sacrifice needed.
    procurado a toda costa

    Related Words

    to procure
    To diligently seek something.
    procurar
    procurator
    A person who has the responsibility of managing legal matters.
    procurador

    Slang Meanings

    To be overwhelmed
    When someone has many pending tasks, they can say they are overwhelmed.
    Cuando alguien tiene muchas tareas pendientes puede decir que está procurado.
    Procured to the limit
    Refers to someone who has achieved what they want, but at a great cost.
    Se refiere a alguien que ha conseguido lo que quiere, pero a un gran costo.