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efectos

eh-FEK-tohseˈfektos

effects, consequences

Also: results
NounmA2
A tiny brown seed lying on the ground next to a massive, brightly colored green tree that grew from it, illustrating cause and effect.

📝 In Action

Los efectos del café me duran todo el día.

A2

The effects of the coffee last me all day.

Estudiaron los efectos del cambio climático en la costa.

B1

They studied the effects of climate change on the coast.

La decisión tendrá efectos importantes en el futuro de la empresa.

B2

The decision will have important effects on the future of the company.

Word Connections

Synonyms

Common Collocations

  • tener efectos – to have effects
  • efectos secundarios – side effects

belongings, possessions

Also: goods, luggage
NounmB1 neutral/formal
An open brown suitcase containing a folded blue shirt, a red toothbrush, and a closed green book, representing personal belongings.

📝 In Action

Asegúrese de recoger todos sus efectos personales antes de salir del avión.

B1

Make sure to collect all your personal belongings before leaving the plane.

La policía incautó sus efectos a la espera del juicio.

C1

The police seized his goods pending trial.

Word Connections

Synonyms

  • pertenencias (belongings)
  • objetos (objects)

Common Collocations

  • efectos personales – personal belongings
  • efectos de escritorio – stationery / office supplies

special effects, visual effects

Also: sound effects
NounmB2
A large movie camera filming a tiny, detailed plastic dinosaur toy standing on a miniature painted landscape set, illustrating special effects.

📝 In Action

Los efectos especiales de la nueva película de ciencia ficción son increíbles.

B2

The special effects in the new sci-fi movie are incredible.

Necesitamos añadir algunos efectos de sonido a esta escena.

B2

We need to add some sound effects to this scene.

Word Connections

Synonyms

Common Collocations

  • efectos visuales – visual effects
  • efectos de iluminación – lighting effects

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Quick Quiz: efectos

Question 1 of 2

Which sentence uses 'efectos' to mean 'personal items'?

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📚 Etymology▼

Comes from the Latin word *effectus*, meaning 'accomplishment, performance, result.' It shares its root with the English word 'effect.'

First recorded: 13th century

Cognates (Related words)

Italian: effettoFrench: effet

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Frequently Asked Questions

Is 'efectos' always plural?

No. The base word is 'efecto' (singular), meaning 'an effect' or 'a result.' However, 'efectos' (plural) is often used in set phrases like 'efectos personales' (personal belongings) and 'efectos especiales' (special effects).

How is 'efectos' different from 'causas'?

'Efectos' are the results or outcomes, while 'causas' are the reasons or origins. They are opposites, like 'cause and effect' in English.