What does procurar in Spanish mean?

What is the meaning of the word procurar in Spanish? The article explains the full meaning, pronunciation along with bilingual examples and instructions on how to use procurar in Spanish.

The word procurar in Spanish means be able to, obtain, get, make sure, try. To learn more, please see the details below.

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Meaning of the word procurar

be able to

verbo transitivo (proporcionar)

(verbal expression: Phrase with special meaning functioning as verb--for example, "put their heads together," "come to an end.")
El gobierno procuró albergues a los indigentes durante la ola de frío.
The government was able to shelter the homeless during the cold snap.

obtain, get

verbo pronominal (conseguir, obtener)

(transitive verb: Verb taking a direct object--for example, "Say something." "She found the cat.")
Nos procuramos buenos trabajos gracias a nuestros estudios.
We got good jobs thanks to our studies.

make sure

verbo transitivo (estar pendiente de algo)

(verbal expression: Phrase with special meaning functioning as verb--for example, "put their heads together," "come to an end.")
Procura que no se caliente el motor o puede quedar inservible.
Make sure that the engine does not overheat, or else it may stop working.

try

verbo transitivo (intentar conseguir)

(intransitive verb: Verb not taking a direct object--for example, "She jokes." "He has arrived.")
Procurarán terminar el trabajo el domingo.
They'll try to finish the job on Sunday.

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