Intermediate

Proceder

Definition

(verb) To act or behave in a certain way

“Decidió proceder con cautela en la negociación.”

He decided to proceed with caution in the negotiation.

“No sé cómo proceder ahora.”
I don't know how to proceed now.
“Marta procedió a abrir la ventana y dejó entrar el frío de enero.”
Marta opened the window and let the January cold in.
“Procedieron sin avisar a nadie.”
They went ahead without telling anyone.
“En la reunión del lunes, el abogado le explicó a Luis cómo proceder con la denuncia.”
At Monday's meeting, the lawyer explained to Luis how to handle the complaint.

Other Spanish words at this level include Radiante, Atmósfera, Lo Que Sea, Por cierto, and No Pasa Nada. Tap any word to see its definition, examples, and audio.

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