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effective

S2 W1

BrE /ɪˈfektɪv/ AmE /ɪˈfɛktɪv/

adjective en → es

1 EFFECTIVENESS [attributive, predicative] B1

having the desired effect or result; successful in producing a particular outcome

efectivo, eficaz

  • be effective at doing sth

Collocations effective treatment · effective communication

  • The new drug is very effective.

    La nueva medicina es muy efectiva.

2 LEGAL/FORMAL [attributive] B1

having legal force or validity; officially recognized as valid and enforceable

válido, en vigor

  • be effective from a date

Collocations effective date · effective immediately

  • The new law is now in effect.

    La nueva ley está en vigor ahora.

3 PERSONAL QUALITY [attributive] B2

having the ability to achieve things; capable and efficient

efectivo, competente

  • be effective at doing sth

Collocations effective leadership · effective management

  • She is an effective leader.

    Ella es una líder efectiva.

4 STRATEGY/PLAN [attributive] B2

designed to achieve a particular aim or result; practical and likely to succeed

efectivo, adecuado

  • be an effective strategy

Collocations effective strategy · effective plan

  • That's a very effective way to solve the problem.

    Eso es una manera muy efectiva de resolver el problema.

5 TIME [noun] C1

the time when something officially begins or comes into force

fecha en que entra en vigor, fecha efectiva

  • effective date

Collocations effective start date · effective end date

  • The effective date of the contract is January 1st.

    La fecha efectiva del contrato es el 1 de enero.

6 PERSON [noun] C1

a person who has a particular job or role, especially one that is important and influential

persona efectiva, figura importante

  • effective leader

Collocations effective person · effective individual

  • She is an effective person in the company.

    Ella es una persona efectiva en la empresa.

7 LEGAL [attributive] C1

having legal force or validity; officially recognized as valid and enforceable

válido, vigente

  • be effective from a date

Collocations effective law · effective regulation

  • The new regulations are now in effect.

    Las nuevas regulaciones están en vigor ahora.

8 STRATEGY [noun] C1

a plan or method designed to achieve a particular aim or result; practical and likely to succeed

estrategia efectiva, método adecuado

  • effective strategy

Collocations effective approach · effective solution

  • The company has an effective strategy for growth.

    La empresa tiene una estrategia efectiva para el crecimiento.