effect
BrE /ɪˈfekt/ AmE /ɪˈfekt/
noun / verb en → es
the result or outcome of an action, event, etc.
efecto, resultado
- have a big effect on somebody/something
Collocations side effects · positive/negative effects
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The new law had a positive effect on the economy.
La nueva ley tuvo un efecto positivo en la economía.
to make something happen or to start doing something officially
poner en práctica, implementar
- effect a change
Collocations effect changes · effect policies
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The government will effect major reforms.
El gobierno implementará importantes reformas.
a sound or quality that is produced by a musical instrument, voice, etc.
efecto sonoro, tono
Collocations sound effect
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The guitar has a great sound effect.
La guitarra tiene un gran efecto sonoro.
a trick or illusion performed by a magician, etc.
truco de magia, ilusión
Collocations magic effect
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The magician performed a magic effect.
El mago realizó un truco de magia.
to make something happen or to start doing something officially
poner en práctica, implementar
- effect a change