Procuro (en. I try)

/proˈkuɾo/

Meaning & Definition

EnglishSpanish

verb

To make an effort to achieve something.

I strive to ensure my children receive a good education.

Procuro que mis hijos tengan una buena educación.

To try to meet a need or desire.

I always try to help my friends in trouble.

Siempre procuro ayudar a mis amigos en problemas.

To attempt to reach a goal.

I strive to be punctual for my appointments.

Procuro ser puntual a mis citas.

From Latin 'procurare', which means 'to occupy oneself with something' or 'to take responsibility for something.'

I try to act with caution.

I attempt to do things carefully.

procuro actuar con prudencia

I try not to forget.

I make an effort to remember.

procuro no olvidarme

I try to do the best I can.

I try to give my best in my actions.

procuro hacer lo mejor que puedo

to seek

To seek to achieve a goal or meet a need.

procurar

to strive

To make an effort to achieve something.

esforzar

to try

To try or test something.

intentar

To try to get ahead in a complicated situation.

In this job, we all strive to stay afloat.

En este trabajo, todos procuramos salir a flote.

To do one’s best to enjoy life.

I try to have a good time every weekend.

Procuro pasarlo bien cada fin de semana.