efectua

Efectua is the third-person singular present indicative form of the Spanish verb efectuar, which means to carry out, perform, or execute an action. It is commonly used to describe the implementation of processes, payments, procedures, or changes in formal or administrative contexts.

Etymology and sense: Efecuar derives from the Latin term effectus, meaning result or accomplishment, and from facere, to do or make. The verb efectuar evolved in Spanish to express bringing something into effect or putting plans into practice. The form efectúa specifically indicates that “he,” “she,” or the formal you perform the action currently.

Usage and examples: Efectuar is frequently found in business, legal, and bureaucratic language. Examples include: La empresa efectúa el pago el día 15; El comité efectúa una revisión de seguridad; El sistema efectúa verificaciones automáticas. While efectuar can be translated as “to carry out,” it often carries a sense of formal execution rather than casual doing, and can be interchanged with realizar, llevar a cabo, or ejecutar depending on context.

Conjugation notes: Efectuar is a regular -ar verb with an irregular yo form in the present tense. Typical conjugation in the present indicative is: yo efectúo, tú efectúas, él efectúa, nosotros efectuamos, vosotros efectuáis, ellos efectúan. The accent on the stressed syllable in several forms helps preserve correct pronunciation.

See also: efecto (effect), efecto, efectivo (cash or effective), efectuar (the base verb).