efecto

/eˈfekto/, [eˈfek.t̪o]

effect


Noun efecto m (plural efectos)

  1. effect
    No cree que los nuevos medicamentos tuvieran efecto alguno.
    He doesn't believe that the new medications had any effect.
    surtir efecto
    have an effect

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Examples
  • ¿Cuál es el efecto secundario?

    What's the side effect?

  • Esto parece ser el efecto de un virus.

    This looks like the work of a virus.

  • El término "efecto invernadero" se utiliza hoy en día cuando la gente habla de cambios climáticos.

    The term 'greenhouse effect' is often used when people talk about global changes of climate nowadays.

  • El café puede tener un efecto adverso para el estómago.

    Coffee may have a bad effect on the stomach.

  • Hacer este asunto público tendría efecto sobre las ventas, así que vamos a pasarlo por alto por esta vez.

    Making this matter public would have an effect on our sales, so we're going to overlook it this once.

  • Mi método es sorprendentemente simple, pero el efecto es grande.

    My method is surprisingly simple, but the impact is big.

  • Algunos científicos creen que el efecto invernadero es imaginario.

    Some scientists believe that the greenhouse effect is imaginary.

  • Todos estábamos sorprendidos del efecto que la noticia tuvo en él.

    We were all surprised at the effect the news had on him.

  • En música o hablando, se suele utilizar una pausa para dar efecto dramático.

    In music or speaking, a pause is frequently used for dramatic effect.

  • Asegúrese de que los genitales están ocultos con un efecto mosaico.

    Please ensure the genitals are obscured by a mosaic effect.

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