Spanish Conversation · Level 82
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Spanish word
eficacia
Pronunciation
IPA/efiˈkaθja/
Meaning
- feminine nouneffectiveness
Example
Quiero ver la eficacia de esta vacuna.
I want to see the effectiveness of this vaccine.
More examples
¿Cómo podemos medir la eficacia del nuevo método?
How can we measure the effectiveness of the new method?
Core concept
A treatment that reliably produces the intended result.
Common phrases
comprobar la eficacia
check the effectiveness
Similar words
efectividad: Measures how well a method achieves its intended outcome.
eficiencia: Uses minimal time or resources to achieve a task or goal.
utilidad: Provides practical benefit or serves a useful purpose.
resultado: Occurs as the outcome of an action or event.
Definition in Spanish
Capacidad de algo para lograr el efecto esperado en la práctica.
Word origin
From Latin efficacia, ultimately from efficere 'to bring about' (ex- 'out' + facere 'to do'), meaning the power to accomplish an intended effect.
Usage tips
- Eficacia is paired with the adjective eficaz, while efectivo often means 'cash' in Spanish.