proceso

/pɾoˈθeso/
nounIntermediate
general

A series of actions or steps taken to achieve a result.

El proceso de selección de personal es riguroso.

The personnel selection process is rigorous.

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Can refer to any systematic series of actions, from legal to industrial.

⚖️Law
formal

A legal proceeding or court case.

El proceso judicial duró varios años.

The judicial process lasted several years.

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In legal contexts, often refers to a lawsuit or trial.

🏥Medicine
technical

A biological or chemical transformation in the body.

El proceso de digestión comienza en la boca.

The digestion process begins in the mouth.

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Used in medical and biological sciences.

Collocations

proceso deprocess ofproceso judiciallegal processproceso de fabricaciónmanufacturing process

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Related Phrases

proceso de pazphrase
peace process
proceso de selecciónphrase
selection process

💡Pro Tip

Legal vs. General Use

In legal contexts, 'proceso' often refers to a lawsuit or trial. In general contexts, it refers to any systematic series of actions.

Gold Rule

Context Matters

The meaning of 'proceso' can vary significantly depending on the context. Always consider the field or domain when translating.

📖Word Origin

From Latin 'processus', meaning 'advance' or 'proceeding'.

📝Usage Notes

Can be used in both general and specialized contexts, depending on the field.

Word Breakdown

pro-
forward
prefix
+
-ceso
proceeding
suffix
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