ejecútalo
/exekutalo/from spelling rules
In Spanish, 'run it' is translated as ejecútalo when referring to starting a computer program or software.
In technical contexts, the verb ejecutar is the standard way to express running code, programs or scripts, rather than the more common correr used for physical running.
What does it mean word for word?
The word ejecútalo is composed of the imperative verb ejecutar (to execute/run) and the object pronoun lo (it).
Which one should you use?
If the software or program being referred to is a feminine noun (like la aplicación), you must use ejecútela instead of ejecútalo.
Is there a formal and an informal way to say it?
If you are speaking to a supervisor or a client using the formal usted form, use ejecútelo instead of ejecútalo. Proceda con ello is a formal way to say 'run it' suggesting proceeding with a task or plan.
How does it change in a sentence?
The accent mark on the ú is required because attaching the pronoun lo to the imperative ejecuta creates a proparoxytone (esdrújula) word.
How do you pronounce it?
/exekutalo/
Did you know?
- While ejecutar is used for software, the word ejecución also refers to a death sentence. Using the wrong context in non-technical speech can lead to a dark misunderstanding about 'executing' a person.
- In some Latin American countries, programmers use the English word 'run' as a loanword, creating a Spanglish verb runnear. You might hear someone say estoy runneando el código instead of using ejecutar.
- While ejecútalo is the standard for software, if you are 'running' a business or a project, a Spanish speaker would more likely use poner en marcha instead of ejecutar.
Examples in context
- El programa es nuevo, ejecútalo ahora.The program is new, run it now.
- Si ya descargaste el archivo, ejecútalo.If you already downloaded the file, run it.
- No sé si funciona, pero ejecútalo de todos modos.I don't know if it works, but run it anyway.
Example conversation
Alejandro is helping Sofía with a new software tool.
- AlejandroYa terminé de configurar el script.I finished configuring the script.
- Sofía¿Cómo lo pongo a funcionar?How do I make it work?
- AlejandroSolo haz doble clic y ejecútalo.Just double-click and run it.
- Sofía¡Perfecto, ya está cargando!Perfect, it's loading now!
Sources
- IPA marked “from spelling rules” is derived from standard Spanish spelling, where Wiktionary gives none.
