procesado
“procesado” means “processed” in Spanish. It has 2 different meanings depending on context:
processed
Also: treated
📝 In Action
Intento no comer mucho alimento procesado.
B1I try not to eat much processed food.
Los datos ya han sido procesados por la computadora.
B2The data has already been processed by the computer.
Esta madera ha sido procesada para resistir la lluvia.
B2This wood has been treated to resist the rain.
the accused
Also: defendant
📝 In Action
El procesado se declaró inocente ante el juez.
C1The accused declared himself innocent before the judge.
Derechos fundamentales del procesado.
C2Fundamental rights of the defendant.
Los procesados esperan la sentencia definitiva.
C1The defendants are waiting for the final sentence.
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📚 Etymology▼
Comes from the Latin word 'processus', which means 'a going forward' or 'advancement'. It shares the same root as the English word 'process'.
First recorded: 15th century
Cognates (Related words)
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Frequently Asked Questions
What is the difference between 'acusado' and 'procesado'?
In casual talk, they are similar. In legal terms, 'procesado' is more specific—it means the judge has officially decided there is enough evidence to start a trial against that person.
Can I use 'procesado' for a computer task?
Yes! When a computer finishes a task, you can say 'El archivo ha sido procesado' (The file has been processed).
Does it only refer to food?
No. While very common for food, it can describe anything that has been changed from its natural state, like 'madera procesada' (treated wood) or 'datos procesados' (processed data).