procedi

Procedi is the second-person singular imperative form of the Italian verb procedere, meaning to proceed or go ahead. It is used to instruct someone to continue with a task, move to the next step, or authorize action in a sequence. In written instructions and signage, it often appears as a concise directive.

Etymology and grammar: Procedere derives from Latin procedere, from pro- “forward” and cedere “to go.” In Italian, procedere is an -ere verb; its present indicative forms are procedo, procedi, procede, procediamo, procedete, procedono. The imperative forms are: tu procedi; Lei proceda; noi procediamo; voi procedete; Loro procedano. The negative forms are non procedere (tu), non proceda (Lei), non procediamo (noi), non procedete (voi), non procedano (Loro).

Usage notes: While common in everyday speech, “Procedi” can appear in formal contexts as “Proceda” and “Procedano” depending on the level of politeness. It can be used with direct objects: “Procedi con cautela,” “Procedi al piano successivo.” In dialogue, it signals readiness to move forward or to authorize a step in a process.

See also: Procedere.