Procurarse (en. Procure)

/prokuˈɾaɾse/

Meaning & Definition

EnglishSpanish

verb

To secure something for one's own benefit.

I decided to get myself a new job to improve my income.

Decidí procurarme un nuevo trabajo para mejorar mis ingresos.

To satisfy a personal need or desire.

He got himself the new car he had longed for.

Se procuró un coche nuevo que tanto anhelaba.

To do what is necessary to achieve what one wants.

She got the necessary materials for her project.

Ella se procuró los materiales necesarios para su proyecto.

It derives from the Latin 'procurare', meaning 'to care for, seek, to be concerned with'.

to get a favor

To get someone to do something for oneself.

procurarse un favor

to get into trouble

To seek or attract complications or difficulties.

procurarse un problema

procuration

Action of procuring or taking care of something.

procuración

procurador

A person who procures or represents another in legal matters.

procurador

To seek help to get out of a complicated situation.

At the party, everyone was looking to get a ride home.

En la fiesta, todos buscaban procurarse un ride a casa.

To obtain something in an unconventional way.

That night, he secured several free beers at the bar.

Esa noche, él procuró varias cervezas gratis en el bar.