procedimiento
“procedimiento” means “procedure” in Spanish. It has 2 different meanings depending on context:
procedure, process
Also: method
📝 In Action
Debes seguir el procedimiento de seguridad al pie de la letra.
B1You must follow the safety procedure exactly.
El procedimiento para solicitar la visa es muy complicado.
B2The process for applying for the visa is very complicated.
¿Cuál es el procedimiento habitual para encender esta máquina?
B1What is the usual method for turning on this machine?
proceeding, operation
Also: treatment
📝 In Action
El juez suspendió el procedimiento hasta la próxima semana.
B2The judge suspended the proceeding until next week.
El doctor explicó el procedimiento quirúrgico antes de la cirugía.
C1The doctor explained the surgical operation before the surgery.
🔀 Commonly Confused With
Translate to Spanish
Words that translate to "procedimiento" in Spanish:
method→operation→procedure→proceeding→process→treatment→✏️ Quick Practice
Quick Quiz: procedimiento
Question 1 of 1
Which Spanish phrase correctly uses 'procedimiento' in a medical context?
📚 More Resources
🎵 Rhymes▼
📚 Etymology▼
Comes from the Latin verb *procedere*, which means 'to go forward' or 'to advance.' The Spanish word literally means 'the result of going forward'—the steps taken to reach a goal.
First recorded: 15th century
Cognates (Related words)
💡 Master Spanish
Take your Spanish to the next level. Read 200+ illustrated and narrated Spanish stories tailored to your level with the Inklingo app!
Frequently Asked Questions
What is the difference between 'procedimiento' and 'proceso'?
'Procedimiento' is usually a specific, established set of rules or steps that must be followed (like a checklist). 'Proceso' is broader; it refers to the entire ongoing flow or development of something, often over a long period (like the 'process' of economic growth).