Eficiente (en. Efficient)

/efiˈθjente/

Meaning & Definition

EnglishSpanish
adjective
That works optimally and with little waste.
The new management system is very efficient.
El nuevo sistema de gestión es muy eficiente.
That achieves an expected result with the proper use of resources.
An efficient machine saves energy.
Una máquina eficiente ahorra energía.
That acts quickly and effectively.
The customer service of this company is really efficient.
El servicio al cliente de esta empresa es realmente eficiente.

Etymology

From Latin 'efficientem', derived from 'efficientis', which means 'producing' or 'acting'.

Common Phrases and Expressions

efficient work
A task done effectively and quickly.
trabajo eficiente
efficient method
A method that maximizes results while minimizing efforts or resources.
método eficiente

Related Words

efficacy
Capacity to achieve the expected effect or result.
eficacia
effective
That produces the desired effect.
eficaz
optimization
Action of making something as effective and profitable as possible.
optimización

Slang Meanings

A person who does their job very well
He's a pro, he always does his job efficiently.
Es un crack, siempre hace su trabajo de manera eficiente.
Behavior that shows high productivity
When he works like this, you can tell he is efficient.
Cuando trabaja así, se nota que es eficiente.