efficient

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BrE /ˈiː.fɪʃ.ənt/ AmE /ˈiː.fɪʃ.ənt/

adjective en → es

1 EFFECTIVE [attributive / predicative] B1

working or producing results in a good and effective way, especially by using as little time, money, or effort as possible

eficiente, efectivo

  • be efficient at doing sth

Collocations efficient use of resources · an efficient system

  • The company is looking for an efficient manager.

    La empresa está buscando un gerente eficiente.

2 WORKING [attributive / predicative] B1

working well and without problems or delays

funcionar correctamente, estar en buen estado

  • be efficient

Collocations an efficient machine · efficient service

  • The new printer is very efficient.

    La nueva impresora funciona muy bien.

3 PERSON [attributive / predicative] B2

someone who works in a way that uses time, money, or effort well and without waste

persona eficiente, trabajador diligente

  • be an efficient person

Collocations an efficient worker · efficient staff

  • She is one of the most efficient people I know.

    Ella es una de las personas más eficientes que conozco.