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procesar

pro-seh-SAHRpɾoseˈsaɾ

to process

Also: to handle
VerbB1regular ar
A row of colorful folders moving along a bright conveyor belt into a glowing computer box.
gerundprocesando
past Participleprocesado
infinitiveprocesar

📝 In Action

Estamos procesando su pedido ahora mismo.

A2

We are processing your order right now.

Esta computadora puede procesar datos muy rápido.

B1

This computer can process data very quickly.

El banco tarda tres días en procesar el pago.

B1

The bank takes three days to process the payment.

Word Connections

Synonyms

  • tramitar (to process/handle paperwork)
  • gestionar (to manage)

Common Collocations

  • procesar información – to process information
  • procesar un pago – to process a payment

to process

Also: to process
VerbB2regular ar
A person sitting quietly under a tree with a thoughtful expression and a small glowing lightbulb above their head.

📝 In Action

Dame un minuto, necesito procesar lo que me acabas de decir.

B2

Give me a minute, I need to process what you just told me.

Es difícil procesar la muerte de un ser querido.

B2

It is difficult to process the death of a loved one.

Esta planta procesa carne para exportación.

B2

This plant processes meat for export.

Word Connections

Synonyms

Common Collocations

  • alimentos procesados – processed foods
  • procesar el duelo – to process grief

to prosecute

Also: to indict
VerbC1regular arformal
A wooden gavel resting on a solid block in a bright room.

📝 In Action

El juez decidió procesar al ex-ministro por corrupción.

C1

The judge decided to prosecute the former minister for corruption.

Serán procesados por crímenes contra la salud pública.

C2

They will be prosecuted for crimes against public health.

Word Connections

Synonyms

  • enjuiciar (to bring to trial)
  • acusar (to accuse)

Antonyms

Common Collocations

  • auto de procesamiento – indictment / prosecution order

Subjunctive

Imperfect Subjunctive

yoprocesara
túprocesaras
él/ella/ustedprocesara
nosotrosprocesáramos
vosotrosprocesarais
ellos/ellas/ustedesprocesaran

Present Subjunctive

yoprocese
túproceses
él/ella/ustedprocese
nosotrosprocesemos
vosotrosproceséis
ellos/ellas/ustedesprocesen

Indicative

Preterite

yoprocesé
túprocesaste
él/ella/ustedprocesó
nosotrosprocesamos
vosotrosprocesasteis
ellos/ellas/ustedesprocesaron

Imperfect

yoprocesaba
túprocesabas
él/ella/ustedprocesaba
nosotrosprocesábamos
vosotrosprocesabais
ellos/ellas/ustedesprocesaban

Present

yoproceso
túprocesas
él/ella/ustedprocesa
nosotrosprocesamos
vosotrosprocesáis
ellos/ellas/ustedesprocesan
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Words that translate to "procesar" in Spanish:

to handle→to indict→to process→to prosecute→

✏️ Quick Practice

Quick Quiz: procesar

Question 1 of 3

Which of these is the correct 'yo' form in the past (preterite)?

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👥 Word Family▼
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📚 Etymology▼

From the Latin word 'processus,' which means 'a going forward' or 'advancement.' It eventually evolved into a verb meaning to carry out a sequence of actions.

First recorded: 15th century

Cognates (Related words)

English: processFrench: processerItalian: processare

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Frequently Asked Questions

Does 'procesar' mean the same as 'proceder'?

No. 'Procesar' means to handle or work on something (like data or food). 'Proceder' means to proceed, act, or originate from somewhere.

Can I use 'procesar' for a religious parade?

No. A parade or religious walk is a 'procesión'. The verb 'procesar' is only for working on tasks, legal action, or industry.

Is 'procesar' a common word in Spanish?

Yes, very! You will use it for everything from computer data to bank payments to emotional news.