effectively

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BrE /ɪˈfektɪvliː/ AmE /ɪˈfɛktɪvli/

adverb en → es

1 SUCCESSFULLY [adverb] B1

in a way that achieves the intended result or purpose

efectivamente, con éxito

Collocations work effectively · communicate effectively

  • She works effectively under pressure.

    Ella trabaja efectivamente bajo presión.

2 ACTUALLY [adverb] B1

in fact; really; actually (used to emphasize that something is true or correct)

de hecho, realmente

Collocations effectively means · effectively the same

  • He effectively means that we should do it.

    Eso significa de hecho que deberíamos hacerlo.

3 LEGAL [adverb] C1

in a way that is legally valid or binding (used in legal contexts)

legalmente, conforme a la ley

Collocations effectively enforce · effectively terminate

  • The contract effectively terminates the agreement.

    El contrato termina efectivamente el acuerdo.