Spanish word

actualizar

Pronunciation

IPA/aktwaliˈθaɾ/

Meaning

  • verbupdate

Example

Tengo que actualizar el software esta noche.

I have to update the software tonight.

Illustration for actualizar (update)

More examples

Necesito actualizar mi perfil antes de la entrevista.

I need to update my profile before the interview.

Core concept

Refreshing information so it reflects present facts.

Common phrases

  • actualizar la contraseña

    update the password

  • actualizar el perfil

    update the profile

  • actualizar la aplicación

    update the app

Similar words

poner al día: Brings information, documents, or schedules up to date by incorporating recent changes.
actualizarse: Updates personal knowledge or skills to align with newly available information or trends.
refrescar: Reloads a screen or dataset briefly to display the most recent content.

Definition in Spanish

Poner algo al día mediante la modificación o incorporación de información para que coincida con la situación presente.

Word origin

From Spanish actual 'current' combined with the verb suffix -izar (via Latin -izare), actualizar literally means 'to bring up to date'.

Usage tips

  • Talking about actualizar usually implies changing or adding information, so mention what is being updated (for example, actualizar el perfil or actualizar los datos).

Other meanings

  • reviseverb

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