factor
BrE /ˈfæktə/ AmE /ˈfæktɚ/
noun en → es
a situation or event that influences the way something develops, happens, etc.
factor, elemento, circunstancia
- an important factor in sth
Collocations a key factor · a major factor
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The weather was a deciding factor.
El clima fue un factor decisivo.
a whole number that is multiplied by another to produce a larger number
factor, divisor
- the factors of a number
Collocations common factor · prime factor
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The factors of 24 are 1, 2, 3, 4, 6, 8, 12 and 24.
Los factores de 24 son 1, 2, 3, 4, 6, 8, 12 y 24.
a person who is involved in a situation or activity
persona, individuo, participante
- a factor in sth
Collocations key player · major stakeholder
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He is a key factor in the success of this project.
Él es un factor clave en el éxito de este proyecto.
a substance that causes a chemical reaction to happen or happens in a chemical reaction
factor, sustancia química
- react with sth
Collocations catalytic factor · oxidizing agent
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The catalyst is a chemical factor.
El catalizador es un factor químico.
a part of a gene that controls the development or production of something in an organism, such as its physical characteristics
factor genético, alelo
- be responsible for sth
Collocations genetic factor · hereditary trait
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The gene is a genetic factor.
El gen es un factor genético.
a company that buys goods from manufacturers and sells them to shops or other businesses
factor, distribuidor
- act as a factor for sth
Collocations commercial agent · wholesale distributor
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The company acts as a factor for many small manufacturers.
La empresa actúa como distribuidor para muchos pequeños fabricantes.
a measure of the cost of borrowing money, expressed as a percentage rate per year
factor, tasa de interés
- be at sth
Collocations interest factor · loan cost
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The interest rate is a key economic factor.
La tasa de interés es un factor económico clave.
a player or team that is expected to do well in a competition
factor, equipo fuerte
- be a factor
Collocations strong contender · promising prospect
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Spain is the favorite to win, but Germany is also a strong factor.
España es la favorita para ganar, pero Alemania también es un fuerte contendiente.