realize

S2 W1

BrE /ˈriːəlaɪz/ AmE /ˈriːəlaɪz/

verb en → es

past realized pp realized ing realizing

1 RECOGNIZE [transitive] B1

to understand or become aware of something for the first time

darse cuenta de, reconocer

  • realize that

Collocations realize a mistake · realize the importance of something

  • She suddenly realized what was happening.

    De repente se dio cuenta de lo que estaba pasando.

2 ACHIEVE [transitive] B1

to achieve or accomplish something

lograr, alcanzar

  • realize a goal

Collocations realize a dream · realize potential

  • They hope to realize their ambitions.

    Esperan lograr sus ambiciones.

3 FINANCIAL [transitive] B2

to sell something for a profit or at a price that is higher than the cost of buying it

vender, obtener ganancias de la venta de algo

  • realize a profit

Collocations realize a gain · realize a loss

  • The company realized a substantial profit.

    La empresa obtuvo una ganancia considerable.

4 ART [transitive] C1

to make something real or to create an object from a design, model, etc.

hacer realidad, crear

  • realize a sculpture

Collocations realize a vision · realize an idea

  • The artist realized the sculpture in bronze.

    El artista creó la escultura en bronce.