ejecutar
/eh-heh-koo-TAR/
to carry out
Ejecutar can mean to carry out a plan or task, like completing a project.
ejecutar(verb)
to carry out
?a plan, order, or task
to perform
?an action or movement
,to implement
?a strategy or project
📝 In Action
El equipo ejecutó el plan de marketing perfectamente.
B1The team carried out the marketing plan perfectly.
Es difícil ejecutar esta maniobra sin práctica.
B2It is difficult to perform this maneuver without practice.
💡 Grammar Points
Action vs. Result
Use this word when you want to focus on the professional process of getting a specific task done, rather than just the general idea of 'doing'.
❌ Common Pitfalls
Confusing with 'hacer'
Mistake: "Using 'hacer' for professional plans."
Correction: Use 'ejecutar' to sound more professional and precise when talking about business strategies or plans.
⭐ Usage Tips
Professional Tone
This is a great 'office' word. If your boss gives you a task, saying 'lo voy a ejecutar' sounds very efficient.
In a digital context, ejecutar means to run a piece of software or a program.
📝 In Action
Haz doble clic para ejecutar el archivo.
A2Double-click to run the file.
⭐ Usage Tips
Computer Language
Just like in English we 'execute' a command or 'run' a program, in Spanish 'ejecutar' covers both.
Ejecutar is also used to refer to the act of carrying out a legal sentence or execution.
📝 In Action
El prisionero fue ejecutado al amanecer.
B2The prisoner was executed at dawn.
🔄 Conjugations
subjunctive
imperfect
present
indicative
preterite
imperfect
present
✏️ Quick Practice
💡 Quick Quiz: ejecutar
Question 1 of 1
Which of these is the correct way to say 'Run the program'?
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Frequently Asked Questions
Is 'ejecutar' only for serious things like plans and laws?
While it is formal, it's also the everyday word for opening apps or software on your phone or computer.
Can I use 'correr' for running a program?
In some Latin American countries, 'correr' (literal translation of 'to run') is used, but 'ejecutar' is considered more correct and professional.