How to Say "effects" in Spanish
The Spanish word for “effects” is “efectos” — A2 level. This is a very common word in everyday Spanish.
Examples
Los efectos del café me duran todo el día.
The effects of the coffee last me all day.
Estudiaron los efectos del cambio climático en la costa.
They studied the effects of climate change on the coast.
La decisión tendrá efectos importantes en el futuro de la empresa.
The decision will have important effects on the future of the company.
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.
Confusing 'efectos' and 'afectos'
Mistake: “Using 'afectos' when you mean 'results'.”
Correction: 'Afectos' means 'affections' or 'feelings'. Use 'efectos' for consequences or results.
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