efectivo
Del latín 'effectivus'
NOUN
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[/efekˈti.βo/es-ES]
cash
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money
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currency
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(Refers to cash in hand, which may not translate directly depending on context.)
Cash; physical money in hand, as opposed to digital payments, credit, or checks. This term specifically refers to the readily available monetary assets.
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| 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
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[/efekˈti.βo/es-ES]
effective
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efficient
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productive
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(The nuance of 'efectivo' in specific contexts may not have a direct equivalent in English.)
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.
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| 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.