realizado
“realizado” means “carried out” in Spanish. It has 2 different meanings depending on context:
carried out
Also: completed, performed
📝 In Action
El estudio fue realizado por expertos.
B1The study was carried out by experts.
Los trabajos realizados son de alta calidad.
B2The works completed are of high quality.
fulfilled
Also: satisfied
📝 In Action
Ella se siente muy realizada en su nueva profesión.
B2She feels very fulfilled in her new profession.
Es un hombre plenamente realizado.
C1He is a fully fulfilled man.
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Quick Quiz: realizado
Question 1 of 1
Which sentence uses 'realizado' to mean 'fulfilled'?
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📚 Etymology▼
Derived from the verb 'realizar', which comes from the word 'real' (meaning real or existing). The suffix '-ado' is added to show that the action is finished.
First recorded: 17th century
Cognates (Related words)
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Frequently Asked Questions
Can I use 'realizado' for 'I realized the truth'?
No. In Spanish, to 'realize' something in your head, you use 'darse cuenta'. 'Realizado' only refers to things that are physically done or to a sense of personal fulfillment.
Does 'realizado' always end in -o?
No. Because it acts like an adjective, it changes to 'realizada' for feminine words and 'realizados/as' for plurals.

