procedimiento
/pɾoθediˈmjento/masculine
The English word 'procedure' is translated into Spanish as procedimiento.
procedimiento refers to a method for performing a task. When describing the sequence of steps within a procedure, you can use transition words such as primero, luego, después or finalmente.
Meaning: method for performing a task (noun)
Which one should you use?
While procedimiento is the standard term for a procedure, método can be used to refer to a procedure in a structured fashion. Additionally, protocolo is a term associated with formalities and specific rules that govern an established procedure.
How does it change in a sentence?
procedimiento is a masculine noun. In the singular, it is preceded by the masculine article el (as in el procedimiento). The plural form of the word is procedimientos.
How do you pronounce it?
/pɾoθediˈmjento/
Did you know?
- In some Spanish-speaking countries, a procedimiento can refer to a formal police report or the official act of processing a suspect after an arrest.
- In Spanish administrative jargon, the phrase instruir un procedimiento is used to describe the act of officially initiating a formal investigation or a bureaucratic process.
- The suffix -miento in procedimiento is used to turn an action into a noun, much like how English uses '-ment' in 'movement' or 'establishment'.
Examples in context
- Le expliqué el procedimiento.I explained the procedure to him.This sentence demonstrates how to use the word procedimiento to explain a process to someone.Tatoeba #3013560 by marcelostockle, translation #1415955 by CK
- Es un procedimiento de rutina.It's routine procedure.This sentence shows how to describe a routine using procedimiento.Tatoeba #2414102 by hayastan, translation #2249236 by CM
- Este es un procedimiento ilegal.This is an illegal procedure.This sentence uses procedimiento to describe something that is illegal.Tatoeba #1294981 by hayastan, translation #1295010 by CK
- El procedimiento para solicitar un visado es rigurosoThe procedure to apply for a visa is rigorous
- El protocolo para realizar una recepción oficial es estrictoThe procedure for hosting an official reception is strict
- Te voy a explicar el proceso, paso a pasoI will explain the process to you, step by step
- Me gusta su modo de hacer tamalesI like her way of making tamales
- 4 more sentences on Tatoeba
Example conversation
Daniel and Sofía are at a doctor's office.
- Daniel¿Cuál es el procedimiento para la cita?What is the procedure for the appointment?
- SofíaPrimero, debes completar este formulario.First, you must complete this form.
- DanielEntiendo, gracias por la información.I understand, thanks for the information.
- SofíaDe nada, Daniel.You're welcome, Daniel.
Sources
- Wiktionary, “procedure” translations and entries procedimiento, CC BY-SA 4.0, dump of 2026-09-26.
- Example sentences: Tatoeba CC BY 2.0 FR.
