English–Spanish

“effect” in Spanish

Spanish

Alsoimpacto

Pronunciation

IPA/eˈfekto/

Example

El nuevo medicamento tiene un efecto rápido.

The new medicine has a rapid effect.

Illustration for efecto (effect)

How to say “effect” in Spanish

“Effect” in Spanish is efecto.

Change or influence produced in someone or something.

Full entry for efecto: usage tips, similar words and word origin

Example sentences with efecto

Después del taller, las nuevas técnicas hicieron efecto en la productividad.

After the workshop, the new techniques had an effect on productivity.

Tips for using efecto

  • Spanish often uses tener efecto or hacer efecto to express 'to take effect' for medicines, laws, and measures, while resultado emphasizes the final outcome.

Other Spanish words for “effect”

masculine nounimpact
masculine nouneffect

El impacto de la decisión se notó en todo el equipo.

The impact of the decision was felt throughout the team.

Related English words

“effect” in other languages