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realizar

do · undertake · carry out

Llevar a cabo una acción o hacer algo que se tenía planeado.

Definition & meaning

The verb realizar has two primary meanings in Spanish:

  1. To carry out, perform, or execute: This refers to the act of doing something, completing a task, or bringing an action to fruition. For example, "realizar un trabajo" means to perform a job.
  2. To make real or to fulfill: This refers to the act of making a dream, plan, or ambition come true. In a reflexive form (realizarse), it means to reach personal fulfillment or to achieve self-actualization.

Grammar & Word origin

  • Grammar: It is a transitive verb (it takes a direct object) and follows the conjugation patterns of regular -ar verbs. It is often used as a more formal alternative to the verb {hacer} .
  • Word origin: It derives from the Spanish word {real} , which comes from the Latin realis (pertaining to things or reality). The suffix -izar is a common verbalizing suffix used to turn adjectives or nouns into verbs.

Synonyms & antonyms

Synonyms:

  • {hacer} (to do/make)
  • {ejecutar} (to execute)
  • {efectuar} (to effect/carry out)
  • {cumplir} (to fulfill)
  • {llevar a cabo} (to carry out)

Antonyms:

  • {incumplir} (to fail to fulfill)
  • {omitir} (to omit)
  • {cancelar} (to cancel)
  • {frustrar} (to frustrate/thwart)

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Examples

Debemos realizar nuestra tarea antes de ir al parque.verb

We must do our task before going to the park.

Voy a realizar el trabajo esta semana.verb

I am going to do the work this week.

Ella planea realizar un viaje el próximo verano.verb

She plans to undertake a trip next summer.

Voy a realizar un proyecto interesante para la escuela.verb

I am going to carry out an interesting project for school.

Quiero realizar un proyecto interesante este año.verb

I want to carry out an interesting project this year.

Voy a realizar un proyecto interesante.verb

I am going to carry out an interesting project.

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