realización
“realización” means “execution” in Spanish. It has 3 different meanings depending on context:
execution, completion
Also: achievement
📝 In Action
La realización de este proyecto tomó tres años de trabajo duro.
B2The execution of this project took three years of hard work.
El plan de estudios requiere la realización de prácticas profesionales.
B2The study plan requires the completion of professional internships.
La realización del evento fue un éxito total para la comunidad.
B2The carrying out of the event was a total success for the community.
fulfillment
Also: self-actualization
📝 In Action
Ella busca la realización personal a través del arte.
B2She seeks personal fulfillment through art.
Siente una gran realización al ayudar a los demás.
B2He feels a great sense of fulfillment by helping others.
La realización profesional es importante, pero no lo es todo.
B2Professional fulfillment is important, but it isn't everything.
direction, production
📝 In Action
La realización técnica de la película ganó un premio nacional.
C1The technical production of the movie won a national award.
Trabaja en el departamento de realización de la cadena de televisión.
C1She works in the production department of the TV network.
La realización de esta serie es impecable.
C1The directing/production of this series is flawless.
Translate to Spanish
Words that translate to "realización" in Spanish:
self-actualization→✏️ Quick Practice
Quick Quiz: realización
Question 1 of 3
If you say 'La realización de mis sueños,' what do you mean?
📚 More Resources
👥 Word Family▼
🎵 Rhymes▼
📚 Etymology▼
From the verb 'realizar' (to make real), which comes from the Latin 'realis' (real), plus the ending '-ción' which indicates an action or result.
First recorded: 18th century
Cognates (Related words)
💡 Master Spanish
Take your Spanish to the next level. Read 200+ illustrated and narrated Spanish stories tailored to your level with the Inklingo app!
Frequently Asked Questions
Is 'realización' the same as 'realization' in English?
Only sometimes. It means 'realization' when you mean 'making something real' (like the realization of a project). It does NOT mean 'realization' when you mean 'suddenly understanding something'.
What is the plural of 'realización'?
The plural is 'realizaciones'. Notice that when you add the 'es', the accent mark on the 'o' is removed.
How do I say 'self-fulfillment' in Spanish?
The most natural way is 'realización personal'.