spillover

A noun referring to an indirect effect or consequence, especially in economics, resulting from public expenditure or other actions.

• 🇪🇸Sustantivo que denomina el efecto indirecto o secundario que se extiende más allá del ámbito original, especialmente en economía, donde puede referirse a las consecuencias de las acciones de un agente (como el gasto público) sobre otros agentes o sectores.

1. Indirect economic effect C1 formal

   An indirect effect of public expenditure or economic activity that affects other sectors or regions.

   • The new highway project had a positive spillover on local businesses.
   • Government investment in education creates a spillover effect on the economy.
   • The spillover from the tax cuts was felt across multiple industries.

   🇪🇸Efecto indirecto económico

   Sinónimos: externalityknock-on effectspin-off

2. Overflow or excess B2 formal

   Something that overflows or spreads beyond its intended limits.

   • The spillover from the protest affected nearby streets.
   • There was a spillover of water from the overflowing tank.
   • The spillover of tourists into the small village caused congestion.

   🇪🇸Derrame o exceso

   Sinónimos: excessglutoverabundanceoverflowsurfeitsurplus

• spillovers plural form
• spillovers' possessive plural form
• spillover's possessive singular form