factor

S2 W1

BrE /ˈfæktə/ AmE /ˈfæktɚ/

noun en → es

1 CAUSE/INFLUENCE [singular] B1

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

  • The weather was a deciding factor.

    El clima fue un factor decisivo.

2 MATHEMATICS [singular] B1

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

  • 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.

3 PERSON [singular] B2

a person who is involved in a situation or activity

persona, individuo, participante

  • a factor in sth

Collocations key player · major stakeholder

  • He is a key factor in the success of this project.

    Él es un factor clave en el éxito de este proyecto.

4 SCIENCE [singular] C1

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

  • The catalyst is a chemical factor.

    El catalizador es un factor químico.

5 GENETICS [singular] C1

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

  • The gene is a genetic factor.

    El gen es un factor genético.

6 BUSINESS [singular] C1

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

  • The company acts as a factor for many small manufacturers.

    La empresa actúa como distribuidor para muchos pequeños fabricantes.

7 ECONOMICS [singular] C1

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

  • The interest rate is a key economic factor.

    La tasa de interés es un factor económico clave.

8 SPORT [singular] C1

a player or team that is expected to do well in a competition

factor, equipo fuerte

  • be a factor

Collocations strong contender · promising prospect

  • 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.