realização

Realização is a Portuguese noun that denotes the act or result of making something real. It can refer to the fulfillment of plans, the completion of projects, or the achievement of goals. In a psychological context, the term often appears as autorrealização (self-realization or self-actualization), describing a process of realizing one's potential and achieving personal growth. In philosophy and linguistics, realization may denote the instantiation or actualization of a state of affairs or a property in concrete circumstances.

Etymology: Realização derives from the verb realizar, which comes from the Latin realis via the influence of the Portuguese prefix re- and the -ção nominalization; historically linked to the idea of making real or turning potential into actuality.

Usage: Common expressions include realização de um sonho (fulfillment of a dream), realização profissional (professional achievement), and realização pessoal (personal fulfillment). In religious or spiritual discourse, it can denote enlightenment or spiritual realization.

In philosophy and logic, realization can refer to the process by which a general concept, rule, or potential is realized in particular instances or configurations; poets and writers may use the term metaphorically to describe bringing ideas to life.

See also: realizar, autorrealização, realização de sonhos.