How to Say "execution" in Spanish
The most common Spanish word for “execution” is “celebración” — use this word when referring to the formal act of carrying out or holding a contract, agreement, or legal process, emphasizing its formal commencement or completion..
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celebración
nounB1formal
Use this word when referring to the formal act of carrying out or holding a contract, agreement, or legal process, emphasizing its formal commencement or completion.
Examples
La celebración del contrato se retrasó hasta el martes.
The signing (holding) of the contract was delayed until Tuesday.
ejecución
nounB2
This is the most direct translation for the act of implementing a plan, task, or project, focusing on the process of carrying it out effectively.
Examples
La ejecución del plan de rescate fue rápida y eficiente.
The execution of the rescue plan was fast and efficient.
ejecución
nounC1formal
Use this word specifically when referring to capital punishment, the death penalty, in a legal or historical context.
Examples
El país debatió si restablecer la pena de ejecución.
The country debated whether to reinstate the death penalty (execution).
Ejecución vs. Celebración
Learners often confuse 'ejecución' and 'celebración' when discussing contracts. Remember that 'celebración' refers to the formal act of holding or signing a contract, while 'ejecución' (in this context, though less common) can refer to the fulfillment of its terms.
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