procuro

Procuro is the first-person singular present indicative form of the Portuguese verb procurar, meaning to seek or to look for. It is used to express that the speaker is actively searching for something, whether a tangible object, information, a person, or a goal. Examples include “Procuro um livro antigo” (I am looking for an old book) and “Procuro informações sobre o horário de funcionamento” (I am seeking information about the opening hours).

The verb procurar derives from Latin sources and is a regular -ar verb in its conjugation. Its present tense forms follow the standard pattern for -ar verbs: eu procuro, tu procuras, ele/ela procura, nós procuramos, vós procurais, eles/elas procuram. Related tenses are formed in the usual way: procurei (pretérito perfeito), procurava (pretérito imperfeito), procurarei (futuro). The noun procura, derived from the same root, can mean the act or process of searching, as in “a procura de emprego” (the job search).

Usage notes and context: procuro appears across formal and informal registers. It is common in everyday speech, advertisements, and written requests to indicate a desire to find something. In classifications and personal ads, speakers often begin statements with “Procuro…” to specify what they seek, such as a product, service, or opportunity. The form is versatile and can be paired with direct objects or complemented by prepositional phrases to indicate location, time, or criteria.

See also: procurar, Portuguese grammar, verb conjugation.