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    Procuró (en. Make an effort)

    /proˈkuɾo/

    Meaning & Definition

    EnglishSpanish
    verb
    To seek a means or way to obtain something.
    I ensured that my children had the best education.
    Procuró que mis hijos tengan la mejor educación.
    To make efforts to do something.
    She ensured that everyone was happy at the party.
    Ella procuró que todos estuvieran felices en la fiesta.
    To try to guarantee or ensure a result.
    The doctor attempted to save the patient's life.
    El médico procuró salvar la vida del paciente.

    Etymology

    It derives from the verb 'procurar', from the Latin 'procurare', which means 'to care for' or 'to make an effort to'.

    Common Phrases and Expressions

    try not to fail
    To try not to make a mistake.
    procurar no fallar
    I made an effort to do my best
    She tried to carry out her task in the best possible way.
    procuró hacer lo mejor

    Related Words

    procure
    To make efforts to achieve something.
    procurar
    obtaining
    The act of obtaining something.
    obtención
    management
    The process of administering or handling something.
    gestión

    Slang Meanings

    To do whatever it takes.
    I always make an effort to do whatever it takes to help.
    Siempre procuró hacer lo que sea necesario para ayudar.
    To try at all costs.
    She made sure at all costs that the event was a success.
    Ella procuró a toda costa que el evento fuera un éxito.