procurar
verb
1. try, endeavor + infinitivo
attempt to do something
Common combinations
- procurar evitar — try to avoid
- procurar mantener — try to maintain
- procurar no hacer — try not to do
- Procura llegar temprano.He tries to arrive early.
- Procuramos no hacer ruido.We try not to make noise.
- El médico procuró tranquilizar al paciente.The doctor tried to calm the patient.
2. make sure, see to it + que + subjuntivo
take steps to ensure something
Common combinations
- procurar que todo salga bien — make sure everything goes well
- procurar que nadie se entere — make sure no one finds out
- Procura que todos estén cómodos.Make sure everyone is comfortable.
- La madre procuró que el niño durmiera.The mother made sure the child slept.
- Debemos procurar que no falte agua.We must make sure there is enough water.
3. seek, obtain, procure
look for or obtain something needed
Common combinations
- procurar trabajo — seek work
- procurar recursos — obtain resources
- procurarse una casa — obtain a house for oneself
- Procuró trabajo durante meses.He looked for work for months.
- La empresa procura nuevos clientes.The company seeks new customers.
- Se procuró una casa cerca del mar.He obtained a house near the sea.
Same root
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