Efectivamente (en. Indeed)

/efektiv̪aˈmente/

Meaning & Definition

EnglishSpanish

adverb

It is used to confirm or reinforce what has been said previously.

Indeed, the meeting starts at ten.

Efectivamente, la reunión comienza a las diez.

Indicates that something is done effectively or truly.

The project was carried out effectively as planned.

El proyecto se ejecutó efectivamente según lo planeado.

Expresses agreement with what has been previously mentioned.

Indeed, that is the problem we need to solve.

Efectivamente, ese es el problema que debemos resolver.

From Latin 'effectivus', meaning 'that produces effect'.

indeed, yes

Affirmation that something is correct or true.

efectivamente sí

yes, indeed

Expression that emphasizes the certainty of a previous statement.

sí, efectivamente

indeed, as expected

Confirmation that a result is as anticipated.

efectivamente, como se esperaba

effective

That which has effect or result.

efectivo

efficient

That produces the desired effect.

eficaz

reality

State of things as they are.

realidad

It is a way to emphasize the truth of a statement.

When someone says they did the work, sometimes the response is: 'Indeed, good job.'

Cuando alguien dice que hizo el trabajo, a veces se le responde: 'Efectivamente, buen trabajo.'

It is used in a colloquial context to confirm a rumor or news.

I heard there's a party, and they told me: 'Indeed, I'm invited.'

Escuché que hay una fiesta, y me dijeron: 'Efectivamente, estoy invitado.'