Eficaz (en. Effective)
ef-i-kas
Meaning & Definition
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adjective
That has the capacity to produce results.
The treatment was effective in curing the disease.
El tratamiento fue eficaz en la curación de la enfermedad.
That achieves the proposed objective.
It is a very effective strategy to increase sales.
Es una estrategia muy eficaz para aumentar las ventas.
That acts effectively.
We need an effective plan to solve the problem.
Necesitamos un plan eficaz para resolver el problema.
Etymology
From the Latin 'efficax', which means 'effective'.
Common Phrases and Expressions
Effective action
Action that yields positive results.
acción eficaz
Effective method
Method that produces the desired effect effectively.
método eficaz
Effective result
Result that meets the established expectations.
resultado eficaz
Related Words
Efficiency
Ability to achieve a result with minimal resources.
eficiencia
Effectiveness
Quality of being effective.
efectividad
Result
Consequence or effect of an action.
resultado
Slang Meanings
Very effective.
That trick is super effective for studying.
Ese truco es súper eficaz para estudiar.
Easy and straightforward.
That method is effective and does not complicate things.
Ese método es eficaz y no complica las cosas.