Procurando (en. Seeking)

/pɾo.kuˈɾan.ðo/

Meaning & Definition

EnglishSpanish
verb
To seek something diligently or with effort.
She is procuring a way to solve the problem.
Ella está procurando la manera de resolver el problema.
To try to obtain or achieve something.
We are procuring funds for the new project.
Estamos procurando fondos para el nuevo proyecto.
To request or inquire about something.
While procuring information about her trip, I found interesting details.
Procurando información sobre su viaje, encontré detalles interesantes.

Etymology

From Latin 'procurare', which means to seek with care.

Common Phrases and Expressions

procuring the good
Trying to do what is right or seeking what is best.
procurando el bien
procuring solutions
Looking for different ways to solve a problem.
procurando soluciones
procuring help
Trying to get assistance from someone.
procurando ayuda

Related Words

procuration
The action of procuring.
procuración
proxy
A person who acts on behalf of another.
procurador
to procure
The act of seeking or trying to obtain something.
procurar

Slang Meanings

Trying to obtain something persistently.
He is procuring here to get a job.
Está procurando aqui para que le den un trabajo.
Seeking a solution to a problem continuously.
He keeps procuring until he succeeds.
Sigue procurando hasta que lo logre.