Procuran (en. Seek)

/prokuˈɾan/

Meaning & Definition

EnglishSpanish

verb

To seek or try to get something.

They strive to improve their skills every day.

Ellos procuran mejorar sus habilidades cada día.

To take measures to achieve a goal.

The necessary permits for the work are obtained.

Se procuran los permisos necesarios para la obra.

To ensure that something happens.

Parents ensure the safety of their children.

Los padres procuran la seguridad de sus hijos.

From Latin 'procurare', which means 'to take care of' or 'to attend to'.

to seek help

To seek assistance or support.

procurar ayuda

to ensure well-being

To try to ensure someone's health and happiness.

procurar el bienestar

to seek information

To seek or try to obtain data or knowledge.

procurar información

to ensure success

To strive to achieve a favorable result.

procurar el éxito

procurator

A person who acts on behalf of another in legal or administrative matters.

procurador

procuration

The act of obtaining something or making efforts for something to happen.

procuración

to procure

A direct synonym of the verb to a more general form.

procurar

To do everything possible.

I'm going to make sure the party is a success.

Voy a procuran que la fiesta sea un éxito.

To try to obtain something persistently.

They ensure that everyone is happy at the meeting.

Procuran que todos estén contentos en la reunión.