No. 5,612 in Spanish
procura
"Procura" means "effort" or "attempt" in English.
In a sentence
Procura llegar temprano a la reunión.
Make an effort to arrive early to the meeting.
In this sentence, 'procura' is used as an imperative verb in singular form, instructing someone to try or make an effort to accomplish something.
Siempre procuro mantenerme en forma.
I always try to stay fit.
Here, 'procuro' is used in the first-person singular of the present tense, expressing a habitual action or personal effort.
Procura que todos estén informados sobre los cambios.
Ensure that everyone is informed about the changes.
In this usage, 'procura' is implying making sure or ensuring something happens, applied again as an imperative form in singular.
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