procedimiento
/proh-seh-dee-myén-toh/
procedure
When procedimiento means 'procedure' (a set of steps), it refers to an established sequence for doing something.
procedimiento(noun)
procedure
?set of steps
,process
?method or sequence of actions
method
?way of doing something
📝 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?
💡 Grammar Points
Gender Check
Since 'procedimiento' ends in -o, remember it is a masculine noun. Always use 'el', 'un', or masculine descriptive words (adjectives) with it.
❌ Common Pitfalls
Confusing Noun and Verb
Mistake: "Using 'procedimiento' when you mean the verb 'to proceed' or 'to continue' ('proceder')."
Correction: Use 'procedimiento' only for the set of steps (the noun). Use 'proceder' for the action: 'Podemos proceder con el plan' (We can proceed with the plan).
⭐ Usage Tips
Formal Contexts
'Procedimiento' sounds more formal and official than 'manera' (way) or 'forma' (form). Use it when discussing rules, bureaucracy, or technology.
Procedimiento can also mean 'proceeding,' referring to a formal legal or official action.
procedimiento(noun)
proceeding
?legal or official action
,operation
?medical surgery
treatment
?medical care
📝 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.
💡 Grammar Points
Official Language
When used in formal settings, 'procedimiento' often pairs with adjectives like 'administrativo' (administrative) or 'disciplinario' (disciplinary) to specify the type of official action being taken.
⭐ Usage Tips
Context is Key
In a hospital context, 'procedimiento' almost always refers to a medical action or surgery. In a courtroom, it refers to the legal steps being taken.
✏️ Quick Practice
💡 Quick Quiz: procedimiento
Question 1 of 1
Which Spanish phrase correctly uses 'procedimiento' in a medical context?
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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).