proceder
proceder, el proceder(
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)An intransitive verb is one that does not require a direct object (e.g., The man sneezed.).
El algodón de toda esta ropa procede de vendedores de comercio justo.The cotton used in all these clothes comes from fairtrade sellers.
c. to have one's origins in
El médico afirma que esta enfermedad procede de mutaciones del ADN.The doctor says that this disease has its origins in DNA mutations.
d. to date back to (in time)
Esta versión del cuento procede del medievo.This version of the story dates back to the Middle Ages.
2. (formal) (to conduct oneself)
A word or phrase used to refer to the second person formal “usted” by their conjugation or implied context (e.g., usted).
a. to proceed (formal)
A word or phrase used to refer to the second person formal “usted” by their conjugation or implied context (e.g., usted).
Hay que proceder con cautela cuando vigilas a un sospechoso.You need to proceed with caution when you're watching a suspect.
b. to behave
Era un hombre amable, aunque últimamente procedía de forma extraña.He was a kind man, although he had been behaving oddly lately.
a. to proceed to
La anciana procedió entonces a prepararles algo de comer.The old woman then proceeded to make them something to eat.
4. (formal) (to get on; used with "a" or "con")
A word or phrase used to refer to the second person formal “usted” by their conjugation or implied context (e.g., usted).
a. to proceed with
Hemos decidido no proceder a la adquisición de la sociedad.We've decided not to proceed with the acquisition of the company.
b. to start
Acabado el receso, el juez pidió al abogado defensor que procediera con su interrogatorio.After the recess, the judge asked the defense attorney to start his questioning.
5. (formal) (to be fitting)
A word or phrase used to refer to the second person formal “usted” by their conjugation or implied context (e.g., usted).
a. to be appropriate
Serán las autoridades ambientales las que determinarán lo que procede hacer en este caso.It will be the environmental authorities who determine what action is appropriate in this case.
b. to be wise
Procede actuar con la máxima rapidez para proteger los intereses de los asegurados.It would be wise to act with the utmost urgency to protect the interests of policyholders.
d. to be applicable (in forms or reports)
Debe adjuntar una fotocopia de su pasaporte y, si procede, de su permiso de conducir.You need to include a photocopy of your passport and, if applicable, of your driver's license.
a. to initiate proceedings against
Existen pruebas suficientes para proceder contra este individuo.There is sufficient evidence to initiate proceedings against this individual.
A masculine noun is used with masculine articles and adjectives (e.g., el hombre guapo, el sol amarillo).
7. (formal) (way of acting)
A word or phrase used to refer to the second person formal “usted” by their conjugation or implied context (e.g., usted).
a. behavior (United States)
Regionalism used in the United States
Luis XVI de Francia se granjeó el desprecio del pueblo con su despótico proceder.The tyrannical behavior of Louis XVI of France earned him the disdain of his people.
b. behaviour (United Kingdom)
Regionalism used in the United Kingdom
La duquesa elogió el buen proceder de su siervo.The duchess praised the good behaviour of her servant.
c. conduct
No me malinterprete. El proceder de su hijo en clase es ejemplar.Don't get me wrong. Your son's conduct at school is exemplary.
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