efecto
/eˈfeɡto/masculine
The Spanish word for 'effect' is efecto.
The noun efecto refers to the result of an action. You can also use related verb phrases to describe something taking effect. The phrase hacer efecto is commonly used when a medicine or a substance starts to work. For a more formal way to say that something, such as a law or a medicine, is producing its intended effect, use surtir efecto.
Meaning: result of an action (noun)
Related words
How does it change in a sentence?
The plural form of efecto is efectos.
How do you pronounce it?
/eˈfeɡto/
Did you know?
- The word efectos is used in Spanish to refer to 'personal belongings' or 'possessions', such as efectos personales.
- When someone says con efecto, they are often not talking about a result but are using a formal way to say 'indeed' or 'as expected'.
- The Spanish word efecto shares the same DNA as the English word 'fact', as both trace back to the Latin root 'facere', meaning 'to do' or 'to make'.
Examples in context
- El efecto fue inmediato.The effect was immediate.This sentence shows how to describe an immediate result using efecto.Tatoeba #1987091 by hayastan, translation #619782 by ulyssemc1
- Causa pequeña, gran efecto.Small cause, great effect.This sentence illustrates the relationship between a small cause and a great efecto.Tatoeba #1126482 by marcelostockle, translation #824486 by BraveSentry
- El remedio tuvo un efecto inmediato.The medicine had an immediate effect.This sentence demonstrates how to use efecto when discussing the immediate result of medicine.Tatoeba #1827683 by marcelostockle, translation #43556 by CK
- La droga tuvo un efecto positivo en los pacientes.The drug had a positive effect on patients.
- La crisis económica tuvo consecuencias graves en la población.The economic crisis had severe effects on the population.
- La política tuvo un impacto significativo en la economía.The policy had a significant effect on the economy.
- La obra del artista tuvo una influencia profunda en la sociedad.The artist's work had a profound effect on society.
- La droga no tiene efectos secundarios.The drug has no side effects.
- La nueva ley tendrá un efecto positivo en el medio ambiente.The new law will have a positive effect on the environment.
- El terremoto tuvo efectos devastadores en la ciudad.The earthquake had devastating effects on the city.
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Example conversation
Javier and Lucía are discussing a new skincare product.
- Javier¿Viste el efecto de esta crema, Lucía?Did you see the effect of this cream, Lucía?
- LucíaSí, el efecto es muy bueno en mi rostro.Yes, the effect is very good on my face.
- JavierMe alegra que tenga un efecto tan rápido.I am glad it has such a fast effect.
- LucíaEs verdad, el efecto se nota de inmediato.It is true, the effect is noticeable immediately.
Sources
- Wiktionary, “effect” translations and entries efecto, CC BY-SA 4.0, dump of 2026-09-26.
- Word origins: Wiktionary entries efecto, CC BY-SA 4.0.
- Example sentences: Tatoeba CC BY 2.0 FR.
