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proceder

to proceed

verb proh-seh-DEHR Less Common
Grammar & Structure

Origin: from Latin procedere (to go forward)

Also means

to come from

Usage Note

Proceder means to proceed with an action (procedemos a votar — we proceed to vote) and also to originate from a place or source (procede de una familia noble). The construction no procede (it is not appropriate / it does not apply) is common in formal and legal writing. Do not confuse with procesar (to process or prosecute).

Examples

"Vamos a proceder con la siguiente parte."

Natural Translation

We are going to proceed with the next part.

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