efectuar
“efectuar” means “to carry out” in Spanish (completing a task or process).
to carry out, to performAlso: to make, to execute
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El banco efectuará la transferencia mañana por la mañana.
B1The bank will carry out the transfer tomorrow morning.
Es necesario efectuar algunas reparaciones en el edificio.
B2It is necessary to perform some repairs on the building.
Debes efectuar el pago antes del viernes.
A2You must make the payment before Friday.
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Subjunctive
Imperfect Subjunctive
Present Subjunctive
Indicative
Preterite
Imperfect
Present
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Which of these is the most common use for 'efectuar'?
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📚 Etymology
From the Latin 'effectuāre', which comes from 'effectus' (meaning a result or a completion). It's related to the idea of bringing something to its end or finish line.
First recorded: 15th century
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Frequently Asked Questions
Is 'efectuar' the same as 'hacer'?
Essentially, yes! But 'efectuar' is much more formal. It’s like the difference between saying 'I did it' and 'I executed the plan'.
Does it always have an accent on the 'u'?
No, only when the stress falls on the 'u', like in 'efectúo' (I do) or 'efectúa' (he/she does). In the infinitive 'efectuar', the stress is on the end, so no accent is needed.
Where will I see this word most often?
In contracts, news reports, banking apps, and formal instructions.