efectivo

Del latín 'effectivus'

NOUN (1)
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cash literal / money literal / currency literal / concept sentence untranslatable (Refers to cash in hand, which may not translate directly depending on context.)
Synonyms dinero formal , efectos informal
Antonyms crédito

Cash; physical money in hand, as opposed to digital payments, credit, or checks. This term specifically refers to the readily available monetary assets.

plural
efectivos
  • Prefiero pagar en efectivo para evitar comisiones. — I prefer to pay in cash to avoid fees.
  • ¿Tienes suficiente efectivo para el autobús? — Do you have enough cash for the bus?
  • Solo aceptan pago en efectivo en este mercado. — They only accept cash payment at this market.
ADJ (2)
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effective literal / efficient literal / productive literal / concept sentence untranslatable (The nuance of 'efectivo' in specific contexts may not have a direct equivalent in English.)
Synonyms eficaz formal , productivo informal
Antonyms ineficaz

Effective; capable of producing a desired or intended result, achieving its purpose successfully. It can also imply efficiency or productivity in achieving that result.

feminine
efectiva
  • Fue una medida muy efectiva para reducir el gasto. — It was a very effective measure to reduce spending.
  • Necesitamos una solución efectiva para este problema. — We need an effective solution for this problem.
  • Su estrategia ha demostrado ser la más efectiva hasta ahora. — Their strategy has proven to be the most effective so far.