Efectivo (en. Cash)

/efekˈtivo/

Meaning & Definition

EnglishSpanish

adjective

That has effect or produces a result.

The new marketing plan was really effective.

El nuevo plan de marketing fue realmente efectivo.

That is real and not just theoretical.

We need effective solutions for current problems.

Necesitamos soluciones efectivas para los problemas actuales.

In the financial context, it refers to cash money.

We only accept cash payments for this transaction.

Solo aceptamos pagos en efectivo para esta transacción.

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

immediate effectiveness

Money available to be used immediately.

efectivo inmediato

to make effective

To carry out a plan or action.

hacer efectivo

cash payment

Transaction made in physical cash.

pago efectivo

effective

That produces the desired effect.

eficaz

effectiveness

Degree to which something becomes effective.

efectividad

to be carried out

To be accomplished or carried out.

efectuarse

Paper money.

I need cash to buy the ticket.

Necesito efectivo para comprar la entrada.

Something that is effective in practice.

That trick is very effective among the kids.

Ese truco es muy efectivo entre los chicos.