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optimizar

to optimise

verb op-tee-mee-SAHR Rare

Origin: From Latin optimus (best).

Usage Note

Optimizar follows the -zar spelling-change rule: the z becomes c before e in conjugation (optimicé, optimice). It is widely used in technology, business, and sports contexts. The related noun is optimización and the adjective is óptimo (optimal), which is its own distinct word.

Examples

"Hay que optimizar el uso de los recursos."

Natural Translation

We need to optimise the use of resources.

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