procrear

Procrear is a Spanish verb meaning to procreate, to beget offspring, or to generate new life. In general linguistic use, it appears in contexts relating to human reproduction, genetics, and demography. The term derives from Latin procreare, from pro- “forth” + creare “to create.”

As a proper noun, Procrear most notably refers to Plan Procrear, an Argentine government housing program launched in 2012 to expand access to affordable housing by combining public subsidies with bank credit lines for home purchases or construction. The program aimed to stimulate construction activity, promote home ownership among families with limited income, and involve partnerships with private banks and developers. It offered different modalities, including credit for the purchase of homes and construction loans, often with favorable conditions and government guarantees or subsidies. Over the years, Plan Procrear underwent reforms and iterations as administrations updated objectives and financing arrangements. The program became part of the broader housing policy in Argentina and has been referenced in political and media coverage as a notable example of housing subsidies in Latin America.

Outside Argentina, the word procrear is used in everyday Spanish to describe the act of reproduction or childbearing, as in scientific, medical, and sociological writing. See also: procreación.