procedencia
“procedencia” means “origin” in Spanish. It has 2 different meanings depending on context:
origin
Also: provenance, source
📝 In Action
¿Cuál es el país de procedencia de estas naranjas?
A2What is the country of origin of these oranges?
El vuelo con procedencia de Bogotá aterrizará pronto.
B1The flight coming from Bogota will land soon.
La policía está investigando la procedencia del dinero.
B2The police are investigating the source of the money.
validity
Also: admissibility
📝 In Action
El tribunal debe decidir sobre la procedencia del recurso.
C1The court must decide on the admissibility of the appeal.
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If a flight is described as 'con procedencia de Madrid,' where is it coming from?
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From the Latin word 'procedere,' which means 'to go forward.' It eventually came to describe the starting point of that forward movement.
First recorded: 15th century
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Frequently Asked Questions
What is the difference between 'origen' and 'procedencia'?
They are very similar! 'Origen' is more general and used for people's roots or the birth of an idea. 'Procedencia' is more specific to the starting point of a trip or the shipment location of a product.
Can I use 'procedencia' for a person?
Yes, but it sounds formal. You might see it on a passport or visa form asking for your 'país de procedencia' (country you are arriving from).
Does 'procedencia' mean 'procedure'?
No. Although they look similar, 'procedure' is 'procedimiento' in Spanish. 'Procedencia' is about where something is from.