Efectiva (en. Effective)

/efekˈtiva/

Meaning & Definition

EnglishSpanish
adjective
That achieves a desired effect.
The therapy proved to be very effective for her recovery.
La terapia resultó muy efectiva para su recuperación.
That is real and manifests in practice.
The new strategy has been effective in increasing sales.
La nueva estrategia ha sido efectiva en el aumento de las ventas.
That causes a significant impact or result.
We need an effective advertising campaign to attract more customers.
Necesitamos una campaña publicitaria efectiva para atraer más clientes.

Etymology

From Latin 'effectivus', which means 'that produces effect'.

Common Phrases and Expressions

to make something effective
To achieve that an idea or action has concrete repercussions.
hacer algo efectivo
an effective solution
An answer that truly resolves a problem.
una solución efectiva
effective measures
Actions that have shown positive results.
medidas efectivas

Related Words

efficient
That produces the expected effect.
eficaz
effectiveness
Quality of being effective.
efectividad
efficiency
Ability to achieve a goal using the minimum resources.
eficiencia

Slang Meanings

It is said of something that really works.
That trick is effective for impressing girls.
Ese truco es efectivo para impresionar a las chicas.
Something that has a good response or success in its application.
That formula is quite effective for studying.
Esa fórmula es bien efectiva para estudiar.