realize

• Verbo que se usa para indicar la acción de darse cuenta plenamente de algo como un hecho, o de llevar a cabo o hacer realidad algo.

A verb used to indicate the act of becoming fully aware of something as a fact, or of achieving or fulfilling something.

1. Become aware ofA2formal

   To become fully aware of something as a fact; to understand clearly.

   darse cuenta de

   • I suddenly realized I had left my keys at home.
   • She realized that she had made a mistake.
   • He didn't realize how late it was until he checked his watch.

   Sinónimosapprehendascertaincomprehenddiscerndiscoverfathomgraspnoticeperceiverecognizeseeunderstand

   Antónimosignoremissmisunderstandoverlook

2. Achieve or fulfillB2formal

   To achieve something that you have planned or hoped for.

   Lograr o cumplir

   • She finally realized her dream of becoming a doctor.
   • The company realized its goal of expanding into new markets.
   • He worked hard to realize his ambitions.

   Sinónimosaccomplishachieveattainbring aboutcompleteconsummateeffectexecutefulfillmaterializereach

   Antónimosabandonfailforfeitrelinquishrenounce

3. Convert into moneyC1formalbusiness

   To convert assets or property into cash.

   Convertir en dinero

   • They realized a profit from the sale of their house.
   • The investor realized significant gains from the stock market.
   • The company realized its assets to pay off debts.

   Sinónimoscash inconvertdispose ofliquidatesell

   Antónimosaccumulatebuy