ejecución

/exeˈkuθjon/
nounIntermediate
general

The act of carrying out or performing an action, task, or plan.

La ejecución de las reformas económicas tomó varios años.

The execution of the economic reforms took several years.

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Commonly used in both formal and informal contexts.

⚖️Law
formal

The process of enforcing a legal judgment or court order, often involving the seizure of assets or property.

La ejecución hipotecaria dejó a muchas familias sin hogar.

The foreclosure (execution of the mortgage) left many families homeless.

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In legal contexts, 'ejecución' often refers to the enforcement of a court decision.

formal

The performance of a musical piece or artistic work.

La ejecución de la sinfonía fue aplaudida por el público.

The performance of the symphony was applauded by the audience.

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In artistic contexts, 'ejecución' refers to the act of performing a work.

Collocations

ejecución de un planexecution of a planejecución hipotecariaforeclosureejecución de un contratoexecution of a contract

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Related Phrases

ejecución sumariaphrase
summary execution
ejecución de sentenciaphrase
execution of a sentence

💡Pro Tip

Legal vs. General Use

In legal contexts, 'ejecución' often refers to the enforcement of a court order, while in general contexts, it means the act of carrying out a task.

Gold Rule

Context Matters

Always consider the context when using 'ejecución' to avoid confusion between its legal and general meanings.

📖Word Origin

Derived from the Latin 'executio', meaning 'carrying out' or 'completion'.

📝Usage Notes

In Spanish, 'ejecución' can refer to both the general act of carrying out something and specific legal or artistic performances. The context usually clarifies the meaning.

Word Breakdown

ejecución
execution
root
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