realizar

Senses

1. 1.

   to carry out, to perform, to execute

   To execute or accomplish an action, task, or activity

2. 2.

   to realize, to achieve, to fulfill

   To make something real or achieve a goal, dream, or ambition

3. 3.

   to hold, to conduct

   To organize or conduct an event, meeting, or ceremony

4. 4.

   to realize oneself, to fulfill oneself

   Reflexive: to feel fulfilled or achieve personal satisfaction (realizar-se)

Examples

• "Vamos realizar uma reunião amanhã para discutir o projeto."

  We're going to hold a meeting tomorrow to discuss the project.

• "Ela finalmente realizou seu sonho de viajar para a Europa."

  She finally realized her dream of traveling to Europe.

• "O médico realizou todos os exames necessários."

  The doctor performed all the necessary tests.

Usage

Realizar is a versatile formal verb used in professional and written contexts. Common collocations include "realizar um sonho" (realize a dream), "realizar exames" (perform tests), and "realizar-se profissionalmente" (fulfill oneself professionally). Note that realizar is a false friend with English "realize" (perceber) when it means "to become aware of."