procesamiento
“procesamiento” means “processing” in Spanish. It has 2 different meanings depending on context:
processing
Also: handling
📝 In Action
El procesamiento de datos es muy rápido en esta computadora.
A2Data processing is very fast on this computer.
El cerebro humano tiene un procesamiento de información increíble.
B1The human brain has incredible information processing.
Hubo un error durante el procesamiento de tu pago.
B1There was an error during the processing of your payment.
indictment
Also: prosecution, processing
📝 In Action
El juez dictó el procesamiento del ex-ministro.
C1The judge ordered the indictment of the former minister.
El procesamiento de alimentos requiere higiene estricta.
B2Food processing requires strict hygiene.
El abogado impugnó el procesamiento de su cliente.
C2The lawyer challenged his client's indictment.
✏️ Quick Practice
Quick Quiz: procesamiento
Question 1 of 3
Which of these is the most common use for 'procesamiento'?
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From the Spanish verb 'procesar', which comes from the Latin 'processus' (meaning a progression or going forward). The suffix '-miento' is added to turn the action into a noun.
First recorded: 19th century (in its modern technical/legal sense)
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Frequently Asked Questions
Is 'procesamiento' the same as 'proceso'?
Not exactly. 'Proceso' is the general word for a 'process' (a series of steps). 'Procesamiento' specifically describes the action of working on or handling something, usually information or raw materials.
Does it have a plural form?
Yes, 'procesamientos', although it is much more common to use the singular form.
How do I say 'Word Processor' in Spanish?
It is 'procesador de textos'. Note that 'procesador' is the tool/machine, while 'procesamiento' is the action it performs.