ejecutivo
Having the power to put plans, actions, or laws into effect.
An executive is someone or something that has the authority to implement decisions and manage operations effectively.
Palavra em 30 segundos
- Relates to the power to put plans into action.
- Describes high-level management roles in business.
- Refers to the branch of government enforcing laws.
Summary
An executive is someone or something that has the authority to implement decisions and manage operations effectively.
- Relates to the power to put plans into action.
- Describes high-level management roles in business.
- Refers to the branch of government enforcing laws.
Focus on the action root
Remember that the word comes from 'to execute'. If you associate it with getting things done, you will never forget its meaning.
Avoid confusing with executioner
In English, 'executioner' refers to someone who performs capital punishment. In Spanish, 'ejecutivo' is strictly professional or governmental.
Business culture context
In many Spanish-speaking countries, calling someone an 'ejecutivo' implies a high level of respect and social status in the corporate world.
Exemplos
4 de 4El ejecutivo llegó temprano a la oficina.
The executive arrived early at the office.
El poder ejecutivo debe cumplir con la constitución.
The executive branch must comply with the constitution.
Necesito un resumen ejecutivo de este proyecto.
I need an executive summary of this project.
La reforma fue aprobada por el comité ejecutivo.
The reform was approved by the executive committee.
Família de palavras
Dica de memorização
Think of an 'Executive' as someone who 'Executes' tasks with authority. If you can perform the task, you are in an executive position.
Panorama General
La palabra 'ejecutivo' proviene del latín 'exsequi', que significa seguir hasta el final o ejecutar. En el lenguaje cotidiano, se utiliza principalmente para describir tanto a una función administrativa como a un profesional de alto nivel. Es un término que denota acción, decisión y responsabilidad.
Patrones de Uso
Como adjetivo, suele acompañar a sustantivos relacionados con el poder o la gestión, como 'poder ejecutivo', 'decisión ejecutiva' o 'puesto ejecutivo'. También funciona como sustantivo para referirse a la persona misma: 'el ejecutivo de la empresa'. Es común encontrarlo en contextos de negocios y política.
Contextos Comunes
En el ámbito político, se refiere a la rama del gobierno encargada de aplicar las leyes. En el ámbito corporativo, se usa para describir un estilo de trabajo eficiente o un cargo directivo. Por ejemplo, un 'resumen ejecutivo' es un documento que sintetiza los puntos clave de un informe largo para que los directivos puedan tomar decisiones rápidas.
Comparación con Palabras Similares
Se diferencia de 'administrativo', que suele enfocarse en la gestión de trámites y procesos rutinarios, mientras que 'ejecutivo' implica una mayor capacidad de mando y toma de decisiones estratégicas. Mientras que 'directivo' es un sinónimo cercano, 'ejecutivo' subraya la capacidad de llevar a cabo la ejecución de los planes establecidos.
Notas de uso
The word is primarily used in formal or professional settings. When referring to a person, it functions as a noun. When describing a process or authority, it functions as an adjective.
Erros comuns
Students often confuse the adjective with the verb 'ejecutar'. Remember that 'ejecutivo' describes the agent or the nature of the act, not the act of killing or performing.
Dica de memorização
Think of an 'Executive' as someone who 'Executes' tasks with authority. If you can perform the task, you are in an executive position.
Origem da palavra
Derived from Latin 'exsequi', meaning to follow out or perform. It entered Spanish through the late Latin 'executivus'.
Contexto cultural
In Spanish-speaking business cultures, the term carries a connotation of authority and professionalism. It is frequently used in corporate hierarchies to distinguish leadership roles from support staff.
Exemplos
El ejecutivo llegó temprano a la oficina.
everydayThe executive arrived early at the office.
El poder ejecutivo debe cumplir con la constitución.
formalThe executive branch must comply with the constitution.
Necesito un resumen ejecutivo de este proyecto.
informalI need an executive summary of this project.
La reforma fue aprobada por el comité ejecutivo.
academicThe reform was approved by the executive committee.
Família de palavras
Colocações comuns
Frases Comuns
Puesto ejecutivo
Executive position
Nivel ejecutivo
Executive level
Decisión ejecutiva
Executive decision
Frequentemente confundido com
An 'administrativo' manages routine paperwork and processes. An 'ejecutivo' makes high-level decisions.
Often used interchangeably, but 'directivo' emphasizes the role of leading or directing, while 'ejecutivo' emphasizes the role of executing plans.
Padrões gramaticais
Focus on the action root
Remember that the word comes from 'to execute'. If you associate it with getting things done, you will never forget its meaning.
Avoid confusing with executioner
In English, 'executioner' refers to someone who performs capital punishment. In Spanish, 'ejecutivo' is strictly professional or governmental.
Business culture context
In many Spanish-speaking countries, calling someone an 'ejecutivo' implies a high level of respect and social status in the corporate world.
Teste-se
Completa la frase con la palabra correcta.
El director tomó una decisión ___ para mejorar las ventas.
Se necesita un adjetivo femenino para concordar con 'decisión'.
Selecciona el significado correcto.
¿Qué significa 'poder ejecutivo'?
El poder ejecutivo es el encargado de la administración y aplicación de la ley.
Ordena las palabras para formar una oración.
reunión / el / tuvo / ejecutivo / una
Sujeto + verbo + objeto directo.
Pontuação: /3
Perguntas frequentes
4 perguntasEl ejecutivo tiene poder de decisión y gestión estratégica, mientras que el administrativo se encarga de tareas operativas y de soporte.
Sí, el estilo 'ejecutivo' se refiere a una vestimenta formal y profesional, generalmente trajes, utilizada en entornos de negocios.
Es una de las tres ramas del Estado, encargada de ejecutar las leyes y administrar los asuntos públicos del país.
No, es un adjetivo y sustantivo neutral. Se puede decir 'la ejecutiva' para referirse a una mujer en un cargo directivo.
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