procedente
“procedente” means “coming from” in Spanish. It has 2 different meanings depending on context:
coming from
Also: originating in
📝 In Action
El vuelo procedente de Madrid llegará con retraso.
A2The flight coming from Madrid will arrive late.
Recibimos un paquete procedente de una dirección desconocida.
B1We received a package coming from an unknown address.
Muchos de estos productos son procedentes de agricultura ecológica.
B2Many of these products originate from organic farming.
appropriate
Also: admissible
📝 In Action
No me parece procedente discutir ese tema ahora.
B2I don't think it is appropriate to discuss that topic now.
El juez decidió que la demanda era procedente.
C1The judge decided that the lawsuit was admissible.
Si lo considera procedente, podemos firmar el contrato hoy.
C2If you consider it appropriate, we can sign the contract today.
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Quick Quiz: procedente
Question 1 of 3
If you see 'Tren procedente de Barcelona' on a sign, where is the train?
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📚 Etymology▼
From the Latin word 'procedens,' which describes something 'moving forward' or 'coming out of' a place.
First recorded: 15th century
Cognates (Related words)
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Frequently Asked Questions
Is 'procedente' always used with 'de'?
Only when it means 'coming from.' When it means 'appropriate' or 'valid,' it is usually used alone or after the verb 'ser'.
Does it change if I'm talking about a woman?
No. Adjectives that end in -e in Spanish, like 'procedente' or 'inteligente,' are the same for both masculine and feminine nouns.
Is this word common in daily talk?
Not really. You'll hear it in airports, news reports, or business meetings. In daily life, people just say 'de' (from) or 'adecuado' (appropriate).