effect

• Sustantivo que denota un cambio, resultado o consecuencia causado por otra cosa, o la impresión producida en alguien.

A noun referring to a change, result, or consequence that is caused by something else.

1. B1formal

   A change that is a result or consequence of an action or other cause.

   efecto (resultado o consecuencia)

   • The medicine had an immediate effect on her headache.
   • Pollution has a harmful effect on the environment.
   • The new policy had a positive effect on employee morale.

   Sinónimosaftermathconsequencecorollaryoutcomeramificationrepercussionresultresultantsequelupshot

   Antónimoscauseoriginsource

2. B1formal

   The impression or impact something has on a person's mind or feelings.

   Efecto, impresión o impacto

   • His speech had a powerful effect on the audience.
   • The lighting created a dramatic effect in the theater.
   • The movie's special effects were stunning.

   Sinónimosimpactimpressioninfluence

3. Operation or enforcementB2formal

   The state of being in operation or active.

   Vigencia o ejecución

   • The new law will come into effect next month.
   • The contract takes effect immediately upon signing.
   • The rule remains in effect until further notice.

   Sinónimosactionenforcementexecutionforceimplementationoperation

• Verbo que significa realizar o llevar a cabo algo, o causar que algo suceda o se produzca como resultado.

A verb used to indicate the act of causing something to happen or bringing about a result.

1. To bring about or causeB2formal

   To make something happen; to cause or accomplish a result.

   efectuar, llevar a cabo

   • The new policy will effect significant changes in the company.
   • The medicine effected a rapid recovery.
   • The government hopes to effect a reduction in crime.

   Sinónimosaccomplishachievebring aboutcausecreateenactexecuteimplementproducerealize