effect

S2 W1

BrE /ɪˈfekt/ AmE /ɪˈfekt/

noun / verb en → es

1 RESULT [singular] A2

the result or outcome of an action, event, etc.

efecto, resultado

  • have a big effect on somebody/something

Collocations side effects · positive/negative effects

  • The new law had a positive effect on the economy.

    La nueva ley tuvo un efecto positivo en la economía.

2 PUT INTO ACTION [transitive] B1

to make something happen or to start doing something officially

poner en práctica, implementar

  • effect a change

Collocations effect changes · effect policies

  • The government will effect major reforms.

    El gobierno implementará importantes reformas.

3 MUSIC [singular] B2

a sound or quality that is produced by a musical instrument, voice, etc.

efecto sonoro, tono

Collocations sound effect

  • The guitar has a great sound effect.

    La guitarra tiene un gran efecto sonoro.

1 MAGIC [singular] B2

a trick or illusion performed by a magician, etc.

truco de magia, ilusión

Collocations magic effect

  • The magician performed a magic effect.

    El mago realizó un truco de magia.

2 PUT INTO ACTION [transitive] B1

to make something happen or to start doing something officially

poner en práctica, implementar

  • effect a change