procurato

Procurato is a term used primarily in Italian and can function as an adjective or, less commonly, as a noun in older or formal usage. It derives from the verb procurare, meaning to obtain, bring about, or take care of. The form agrees with the noun it modifies in gender and number: procurato (masc. sing.), procurata (fem. sing.), procurati (masc. plur.), procurate (fem. plur.).

As an adjective, procurato describes items or effects that have been procured or caused. Common contexts include legal or contractual language, such as beni procurati (procured goods) or danni procurati (damages caused or brought about). In everyday use, it can indicate something that has been obtained or secured for a purpose.

In addition to its linguistic use, procurato can appear as a surname in Italian-speaking regions. It is not among the most widespread surnames, but like many occupational or action-derived names, it occurs in genealogical records and among descendants of Italian communities abroad.

Cross-linguistic note: in Spanish and Portuguese, cognates from the same Latin root exist, such as procurado or procurada, which typically mean sought after or searched for. These forms are not direct translations of the Italian procurato but share the same etymological origin.

See also: procure, procurement, procurator, procuration.