Spanish Conversation · Level 37
74 words
Spanish word
efectuar
Pronunciation
IPA/efekˈtwaɾ/
Meaning
- verbcarry out
Example
Voy a efectuar el pago esta tarde.
This afternoon I am going to carry out the payment.
More examples
Esta tarde voy a efectuar una transferencia internacional.
This afternoon I am going to make an international transfer.
Core concept
A stamped receipt marked 'Processed' after a transaction.
Common phrases
efectuar un pago
make a payment
efectuar una transferencia
make a transfer
efectuar una reserva
make a reservation
Similar words
hacer: Performs ordinary actions or tasks in common, everyday situations.
pagar: Makes a payment to settle an amount owed or to buy something.
realizar: Executes a job or plan to achieve a specific, concrete result.
llevar a cabo: Brings a planned task or operation to completion.
Definition in Spanish
Hacer efectivo un acto o procedimiento planificado, especialmente en operaciones o pagos.
Word origin
The verb comes from Late Latin effectuāre, from effectus 'result', and means to make a planned act or payment take effect.
Usage tips
- Efectuar is common in banking and administration and sounds formal in conversation, so everyday speech often prefers hacer for general actions and pagar for payments.