eseguire
Lemma: eseguire
Translation: to execute; to perform; to carry out; to implement; to fulfill; to play (music) (verb)
Etymology: From Latin 'exsequi' meaning 'to follow out, carry out, execute', composed of 'ex' (out) + 'sequi' (to follow). The English cognate 'execute' shares the same Latin root. The connection to 'following through' on something helps understand its core meaning of completing or carrying out tasks, orders, or performances.
Example Usage
Il pianista ha eseguito perfettamente il concerto di Mozart.
The pianist performed Mozart's concerto perfectly.
Devi eseguire gli ordini del tuo superiore.
You must carry out your superior's orders.
Il computer non riesce a eseguire questo programma.
The computer cannot execute this program.
Eseguiremo il piano come stabilito.
We will implement the plan as established.
Mnemonics
- Think of 'execute' in English, which sounds similar and has the same meaning.
- Break it down as 'e-seguire' where 'seguire' means 'to follow' - you're following through on something.
- For musical performance, imagine a conductor executing a perfect symphony.
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Cultural Context
In Italian, 'eseguire' is commonly used in various contexts, from following instructions to performing music. In computing, it's used for executing programs, similar to English. In legal contexts, it can refer to carrying out sentences or legal procedures.
Easily Confused With
Explanation: 'Eseguire' means 'to execute/perform' while 'seguire' means 'to follow'. 'Eseguire' implies carrying out an action or task, while 'seguire' implies going after something or someone.
Confused word:
Devo seguire le istruzioni per montare il mobile.
I must follow the instructions to assemble the furniture.
Notes: The prefix 'e-' (from Latin 'ex-') gives 'seguire' the additional meaning of completion or thoroughness.
Mnemonic: 'Eseguire' has the 'e' prefix which adds the sense of 'carrying out' to the basic meaning of 'seguire' (to follow).
Explanation: 'Eseguire' means 'to execute/perform' while 'inseguire' means 'to chase/pursue'. They share the root 'seguire' but have different prefixes that change the meaning significantly.
This word:
L'orchestra eseguirà un brano di Beethoven.
The orchestra will perform a piece by Beethoven.
Notes: The prefix 'in-' in 'inseguire' gives the sense of movement toward something, hence 'to chase'.
Mnemonic: Think of 'inseguire' as 'in pursuit' (chasing), while 'eseguire' is about execution (performing).