Formalizar
Definition
(verb) To give official or legal status to something.
Examples
“Vamos a formalizar el contrato mañana con la firma de ambas partes.”
“Hay que formalizarlo ya.”
It needs to be formalized now.
“Mi hermana quiere formalizar la adopción en julio.”
My sister wants to formalize the adoption in July.
“En Sevilla, el ayuntamiento decidió formalizar el acuerdo con la asociación vecinal el lunes por la tarde.”
In Seville, the city council decided to formalize the agreement with the neighborhood association on Monday afternoon.
“No pudieron formalizar su relación hasta después de la boda civil.”
They couldn't make their relationship official until after the civil wedding.
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Other Spanish words at this level include Radiante, Atmósfera, Lo Que Sea, Por cierto, and No Pasa Nada. Tap any word to see its definition, examples, and audio.
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