concretar
“concretar” means “to finalize” in Spanish. It has 2 different meanings depending on context:
to finalize
Also: to specify, to pin down
📝 In Action
Por fin pudimos concretar la fecha de la boda.
B1We were finally able to finalize the wedding date.
Necesitamos concretar los detalles del contrato mañana.
B2We need to specify the contract details tomorrow.
Antes de irnos, vamos a concretar quién traerá la comida.
A2Before we go, let's pin down who will bring the food.
to get to the point
Also: to sum up
📝 In Action
Por favor, ¡concreta! No tenemos todo el día.
C1Please, get to the point! We don't have all day.
Si tuviera que concretar, diría que el problema es el dinero.
B2If I had to sum it up, I'd say the problem is money.
🔄 Conjugations
subjunctive
imperfect
present
indicative
preterite
imperfect
present
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✏️ Quick Practice
Quick Quiz: concretar
Question 1 of 3
If you are in a meeting and say 'Necesitamos concretar los detalles', what are you trying to do?
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👥 Word Family▼
📚 Etymology▼
From the Latin word 'concretus', which means 'grown together' or 'solidified'. It shares the same roots as the building material 'concrete'.
First recorded: 17th century
Cognates (Related words)
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Frequently Asked Questions
Does 'concretar' mean the building material 'concrete'?
No. The building material is a noun called 'hormigón' in most Spanish-speaking countries (or 'concreto' in some parts of Latin America). 'Concretar' is always an action verb.
Is 'concretar' a regular verb?
Yes! It follows the standard pattern for all verbs ending in -ar, so it is very easy to conjugate.
Can I use it for shopping?
Yes, you can 'concretar una compra', which means you've finally decided and finished the purchase.