formalizó

Formalizó is the third-person singular preterite form of the Spanish verb formalizar, meaning to make formal or to give formal status to something. The verb describes completing the formalities that convert something informal into an official matter, such as documents, agreements, procedures, or relationships. It is widely used in legal, administrative, corporate, and social contexts.

Etymology and grammar: formalizar is formed from formal- (root related to form or official character) plus the suffix -izar, which yields verbs meaning “to make into” or “to cause to become.” In the preterite, the form for él/ella/usted is formalizó, with a stress on the last syllable. The yo form is formalicé, reflecting a spelling change (-zar to -c) in the first-person singular. Other conjugations follow the standard -ar verb paradigm: formalizas, formaliza, formalizamos, formalizáis, formalizan. The noun form is la formalización.

Usage and nuances: formalizar often implies compliance with required formalities, such as signing a contract, registering a process, or legitimizing a relationship. Examples include: "La empresa formalizó el acuerdo tras la revisión legal," or "El contrato quedó formalizado al momento de la firma." The term can also appear in discussions of governance, procedure, or bureaucratic steps, signaling that an informal arrangement has been transformed into an official proceeding.

Related terms: formalización (noun), formalización de un proceso, and the adjective formal, which denotes propriety or adherence to conventions. The concept is central to administrative and legal language in Spanish.