Spanish word

optimizar

Pronunciation

IPA/optimiˈθaɾ/

Meaning

  • verboptimize

Example

Debemos optimizar el horario para llegar a tiempo.

We need to optimize the schedule to arrive on time.

Illustration for optimizar (optimize)

More examples

Voy a optimizar la comunicación con el equipo para evitar malentendidos.

I'm going to optimize communication with the team to avoid misunderstandings.

Core concept

A computer screen showing code refactored to run faster and use less memory.

Common phrases

  • optimizar la agenda

    optimize the schedule

  • optimizar la comunicación

    optimize communication

Similar words

mejorar: Increases quality or effectiveness to produce a better result.
facilitar: Makes tasks or processes easier to carry out with less effort.
simplificar: Removes unnecessary steps or elements to make a process simpler.
ajustar: Applies small changes so parts or settings fit and work correctly.

Definition in Spanish

Hacer que un proceso, sistema o elemento funcione con mayor eficacia y menos gasto de recursos.

Word origin

Formed from óptimo (via Latin optimus 'best') plus the suffix -izar which turns adjectives into verbs meaning 'make X', hence to make something more efficient.

Usage tips

  • In casual use optimizar and mejorar can overlap but optimizar emphasizes efficiency and lower resource use while mejorar can mean any kind of improvement.

Other meanings

  • streamlineverb

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