Definition, Meaning & Synonyms
procurado
adjective
/proo-koh-RAH-doʊ/
Definition
A person who is being sought after, typically by law enforcement or for a specific purpose.
Examples
- The police issued a notice for the procurado suspected of the crime.
- She is a procurado individual in the investigation regarding the missing funds.
- Many procurados have gone into hiding to evade capture.
Meaning
In a more general sense, ‘procurado’ can refer to anyone who is being looked for or searched for, whether in a formal or informal context.
Synonyms
- searched for
- sought after
- wanted
- in demand