Provenir (en. Stem)

/pɾo.βeˈniɾ/

Meaning & Definition

EnglishSpanish
verb
To have origin or source from a place.
The river comes from the mountains.
El río proviene de las montañas.
To arise or appear from a place.
The idea came from an interesting conversation.
La idea provino de una conversación interesante.
To be the result of something.
Conflicts can arise from misunderstandings.
Los conflictos pueden provenir de malentendidos.

Etymology

From the Latin 'provenire', meaning 'to come from' or 'to arise from'.

Common Phrases and Expressions

to come from
To have its origin in a place or situation.
provenir de
to come from the depths
To arise from the deepest part.
provenir de las entrañas
to come from the heart
To come or result from a sincere feeling.
provenir del corazón

Related Words

to proceed
To act or have an origin in something.
proceder
origin
Point or place from where something arises or is born.
origen
to emanate
To come out or detach from a place or source.
emanar

Slang Meanings

It comes from
Everything he says comes from his experience.
Todo lo que él dice proviene de su experiencia.
It comes from
That tradition comes from my grandparents.
Esa tradición viene de mis abuelos.