adjective

eficaz

effective

Que logra el resultado que se busca o cumple bien su función.

Word: Eficaz

Meaning:
The Spanish adjective "eficaz" means effective or efficient in English. It describes something or someone that produces the desired result or outcome successfully.

Explanation:

  • When something is eficaz, it means it works well or achieves its goal. For example, an eficaz medicine reduces symptoms, an eficaz plan accomplishes its objectives, and an eficaz worker completes tasks competently and on time.
  • The word emphasizes the success or functionality of an action, method, or agent.

Parts:

  • The root comes from Latin efficax, meaning "producing effect" or "efficient."
  • As an adjective, it remains the same in singular and plural beyond gender agreement (eficaz, eficaces).

Synonyms:

  • eficiente (efficient)
  • productivo (productive)
  • útil (useful)
  • operativo (operative)

Antonyms:

  • ineficaz (ineffective)
  • inútil (useless)
  • inoperante (nonoperative)

Summary:
Eficaz is a positive attribute term used to describe actions, tools, people, or processes that successfully fulfill their intended purpose.

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Examples

Este método es muy eficaz para aprender un idioma.adjective

This method is very effective for learning a language.

El entrenamiento es eficaz y rápido.adjective

The training is effective and fast.

La medicina que tomé fue muy eficaz y me sentí mejor rápido.adjective

The medicine I took was very effective and I felt better quickly.

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