eficiente

eh-fee-SYEHN-tehefiˈsjente

“eficiente” means “efficient” in Spanish (achieving maximum productivity with minimum wasted effort).

efficient

Also: resourceful

Adjectivem or fB1

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Ella es una secretaria muy eficiente.

She is a very efficient secretary.

Necesitamos un motor más eficiente para ahorrar gasolina.

We need a more efficient engine to save gas.

El uso eficiente del tiempo es clave en este trabajo.

The efficient use of time is key in this job.

Word Connections

Synonyms

eficaz (effective)
competente (competent)
productivo (productive)

Antonyms

ineficiente (inefficient)
vago (lazy)
lento (slow)

Common Collocations

energía eficiente – efficient energy
servicio eficiente – efficient service
manera eficiente – efficient way

Translate to Spanish

Words that translate to "eficiente" in Spanish:

efficient→resourceful→

✏️ Quick Practice

Quick Quiz: eficiente

Question 1 of 1

How would you describe a machine that does a lot of work but uses very little electricity?

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👥 Word Family▼

eficiencia(efficiency) — Noun

eficientemente(efficiently) — Adverb

eficacia(effectiveness) — Noun

🎵 Rhymes▼

valiente paciente cliente

📚 Etymology▼

From the Latin word 'efficientem,' which describes someone or something that 'brings about' or 'produces' a result.

First recorded: 15th century

Cognates (Related words)

English: efficientFrench: efficientItalian: efficiente

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Frequently Asked Questions

Is 'eficiente' always a positive word?

Yes, it is almost always used as a compliment or to describe high-quality performance in people, systems, or tools.

Should I use 'eficiente' or 'eficaz' for a medicine?

Usually 'eficaz' (effective) is better for medicine because you care that it cures you. 'Eficiente' would imply the medicine works with very few ingredients or very quickly.