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formalizar

to formalize

verb fohr-mah-lee-SAHR Rare

Also means

to officialize

Usage Note

Formalizar means to give something an official or binding form, such as signing a contract or registering a relationship. Formalizar una relación ('to make a relationship official') is a common colloquial use. The reflexive formalizarse can also mean 'to settle down' or become more serious in demeanour. It is a regular -ar verb.

Examples

"Van a formalizar el contrato mañana."

Natural Translation

They are going to formalize the contract tomorrow.

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