English–Spanish
“retroactive” in Spanish
Spanish
Pronunciation
IPA/retɾoakˈtiβo/
Example
La decisión tendrá efectos retroactivos.
The decision will have retroactive effects.
How to say “retroactive” in Spanish
“Retroactive” in Spanish is retroactivo.
An official measure that reaches back to affect past dates.
Example sentences with retroactivo
El gobierno aprobó un pago retroactivo a los empleados.
The government approved back pay for the employees.
Tips for using retroactivo
- The adjective agrees in gender and number (retroactivo, retroactiva, retroactivos, retroactivas) and commonly appears with tener efecto or aplicarse.