efectos
/eh-FEK-tohs/
effects
Efectos meaning consequences or results. The tree is the result (effect) of the seed (cause).
📝 In Action
Los efectos del café me duran todo el día.
A2The effects of the coffee last me all day.
Estudiaron los efectos del cambio climático en la costa.
B1They studied the effects of climate change on the coast.
La decisión tendrá efectos importantes en el futuro de la empresa.
B2The decision will have important effects on the future of the company.
💡 Grammar Points
Masculine Plural Noun
Remember that 'efecto' is a masculine word, so it always takes the masculine plural article 'los' (los efectos) and masculine plural adjectives.
❌ Common Pitfalls
Confusing 'efectos' and 'afectos'
Mistake: "Using 'afectos' when you mean 'results'."
Correction: 'Afectos' means 'affections' or 'feelings'. Use 'efectos' for consequences or results.
⭐ Usage Tips
Formal Tone
Using 'efectos' is a neutral and common way to describe outcomes, suitable for both casual conversation and formal reports.
Efectos meaning belongings or personal items. These are the traveler's personal effects.
efectos(noun)
belongings
?personal items
,possessions
?goods
goods
?merchandise or items
,luggage
?travel context
📝 In Action
Asegúrese de recoger todos sus efectos personales antes de salir del avión.
B1Make sure to collect all your personal belongings before leaving the plane.
La policía incautó sus efectos a la espera del juicio.
C1The police seized his goods pending trial.
💡 Grammar Points
Use with 'Personales'
This meaning is almost always used with the adjective 'personales' to clarify you are talking about items, not consequences.
⭐ Usage Tips
Travel Vocabulary
If you are traveling, this is the most professional word to use when referring to your bags and possessions.
Efectos meaning special effects. This demonstrates the use of effects in media production.
efectos(noun)
special effects
?in film or media
,visual effects
?CGI/VFX
sound effects
?audio production
📝 In Action
Los efectos especiales de la nueva película de ciencia ficción son increíbles.
B2The special effects in the new sci-fi movie are incredible.
Necesitamos añadir algunos efectos de sonido a esta escena.
B2We need to add some sound effects to this scene.
💡 Grammar Points
Compound Nouns
In Spanish, the adjective often follows the noun, so you say 'efectos especiales' (effects special) unlike English 'special effects'.
⭐ Usage Tips
Media Talk
If you are discussing movies, video games, or music production, this is the standard term.
✏️ Quick Practice
💡 Quick Quiz: efectos
Question 1 of 2
Which sentence uses 'efectos' to mean 'personal items'?
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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.