execution

S2 W2

BrE /ɪɡˈzekʃn/ AmE /ɪɡˈzɛkʃn/

noun en → es

1 KILLING [singular] B2

the act of putting someone to death as a punishment for a serious crime

ejecución, pena de muerte

  • an execution by lethal injection

Collocations capital punishment · death penalty

  • The execution of the prisoner was carried out at dawn.

    La ejecución del prisionero se llevó a cabo al amanecer.

2 PERFORMANCE [singular] B1

the way in which something is done or performed, especially the way music or a play is played or acted

ejecución, interpretación

  • a good/bad execution of a piece of music

Collocations perform well/poorly · carry out effectively/incompetently

  • The orchestra gave an excellent execution of the symphony.

    La orquesta dio una excelente interpretación de la sinfonía.

3 COMPLETION [singular] B2

the act of completing something, especially a task or project

ejecución, realización

  • the execution of a plan

Collocations carry out · implement effectively/incompetently

  • The company's new strategy is still in the planning stage and has not yet reached the execution phase.

    La nueva estrategia de la empresa aún está en fase de planificación y no ha llegado a la etapa de ejecución.

10 ART [singular] C1

the way in which an artist creates or paints something, especially the style of painting used by an artist

ejecución artística, estilo de pintura

  • a work with a fine execution

Collocations fine brushwork · masterful technique

  • The painting is remarkable for its flawless execution.

    El cuadro es notable por su ejecución impecable.