Ejecutar
Example: El juez decidió ejecutar la sentencia sin demora alguna.
Definition
"Ejecutar" means to carry out or put into effect a decision, plan, or order. It is commonly used in contexts where an action is performed or a task is completed, such as executing a sentence or implementing a law, emphasizing the act of making something happen practically.
Etymology
The word "ejecutar" comes from the Latin word 'exsequi,' which means to follow through or accomplish. Over time, it evolved in Spanish to mean performing or carrying out tasks. Did you know that the root emphasizes the idea of following something to its end or completion?
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"Ejecutar" appears in the Vocaplus list "Spanish - General - (C1) - set 2", containing 116 commonly used words.
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