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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