Procuró (en. Tried)

/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.