efectivo

/efekˈtiβo/

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Translation

effective; cash

Word origin

From Latin effectivus ('productive'), from efficere ('to bring about'), from ex ('out') plus facere ('to make, do'). The same root gives English 'effective' and 'effect'.

Origin
Latin
Root
effectivus
English cognates
effective, effect

Grammar

Feminineefectiva
Masc pluralefectivos
Fem pluralefectivas

Examples

tratamiento .

This treatment is very effective against pain.

.

We are looking for a quick and effective solution.

.

I prefer to pay in cash rather than by card.

método anterior.

The new method turned out to be more effective than the previous one.

sencilla .

Her way of teaching is simple but effective.

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This word is part of lesson 43.