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    Procurase (en. Procured)

    /prokuˈɾase/

    Meaning & Definition

    EnglishSpanish
    verb
    Trying to achieve something through efforts.
    She secured herself a new job.
    Ella se procuró un nuevo empleo.
    Ensuring that something is available or on hand.
    The chef procured the fresh ingredients for the recipe.
    El chef se procuró los ingredientes frescos para la receta.
    Achieving something that is desired or needed.
    You have to secure good health for yourself.
    Tienes que procurarte buena salud.

    Etymology

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

    Common Phrases and Expressions

    to secure one's livelihood
    Doing what is necessary to survive.
    procurarse la vida
    to secure a future
    Taking measures to ensure a good future.
    procurarse un futuro

    Related Words

    procure
    Trying to obtain something.
    procurar
    ensure
    Making something safe or certain.
    asegurar
    obtain
    Achieving what is desired.
    conseguir

    Slang Meanings

    Searching for something intensely.
    At the party, everyone was securing fun.
    En la fiesta, todos se procuraban diversión.
    Doing everything possible to obtain something.
    He always secures good Wi-Fi for himself.
    Él siempre se procura buen Wi-Fi.