Meaning and behavior
What does proceder mean?
Proceder means to proceed. VerbyGo classifies it as a regular -ER verb. It is non-reflexive.
to move onwards; to come from.
Build from reliable parts
Principal forms
- Infinitive
- proceder
- Gerund
- procediendo
- Past participle
- procedido
Regular -ER pattern
How this verb behaves
Proceder follows the regular -er pattern in the four tenses shown here.
Conjugation guide
Present forms
Present forms
Present
Use the present forms of proceder for current situations, routines and actions that happen regularly.
| Subject | Proceder |
|---|---|
| yo | procedo |
| tú | procedes |
| él / ella / usted | procede |
| nosotros / nosotras | procedemos |
| vosotros / vosotras | procedéis |
| ellos / ellas / ustedes | proceden |
Conjugation guide
Past forms
Past forms
Preterite
Use the preterite when the action of proceder is presented as completed in the past.
| Subject | Proceder |
|---|---|
| yo | procedí |
| tú | procediste |
| él / ella / usted | procedió |
| nosotros / nosotras | procedimos |
| vosotros / vosotras | procedisteis |
| ellos / ellas / ustedes | procedieron |
Past forms
Imperfect past
Use the imperfect for repeated or ongoing past uses of proceder, or for background information.
| Subject | Proceder |
|---|---|
| yo | procedía |
| tú | procedías |
| él / ella / usted | procedía |
| nosotros / nosotras | procedíamos |
| vosotros / vosotras | procedíais |
| ellos / ellas / ustedes | procedían |
Conjugation guide
Future and conditional
Future and conditional
Simple future
Use the future forms of proceder for predictions, promises and future statements.
| Subject | Proceder |
|---|---|
| yo | procederé |
| tú | procederás |
| él / ella / usted | procederá |
| nosotros / nosotras | procederemos |
| vosotros / vosotras | procederéis |
| ellos / ellas / ustedes | procederán |
Verified context
Examples with proceder
Procedamos con el orden del día.
Let's proceed with the items on the agenda.
Tatoeba example · CC BY 2.0 FRAl principio, todo procedió según el plan.
At first, everything proceeded according to plan.
Tatoeba example · CC BY 2.0 FRLos ruidos no procedían del ático.
The noises weren't coming from the attic.
Tatoeba example · CC BY 2.0 FR
Quick answers
Proceder FAQ
What does proceder mean?
Proceder means to proceed.
Is proceder regular or irregular?
Proceder is a regular -ER verb.
What is the gerund of proceder?
The gerund of proceder is procediendo.
What is the past participle of proceder?
The past participle of proceder is procedido.
How is proceder conjugated in the present?
The verified public subject set is procedo, procedes, procede, procedemos, proceden.
How is proceder conjugated in the preterite?
The verified public subject set is procedí, procediste, procedió, procedimos, procedieron.
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