efficient

• Descreve algo ou alguém que produz o resultado desejado com o mínimo de tempo, esforço ou recursos desperdiçados; que funciona bem e sem desperdício.

Describes a person, system, or process that works in a well-organized way, without wasting time or energy.

1. Productive with minimal wasteB1formal

   Achieving maximum productivity with minimum wasted effort or expense.

   Eficiente

   • The new engine is more efficient than the old one.
   • She is an efficient manager who completes tasks quickly.
   • This method is highly efficient for large-scale production.

   Sinônimoscapablecompetentcost-effectiveeconomicaleffectivemethodicalproductivestreamlinedsystematic

   Antônimosineffectiveineffectualinefficientnegligentslackunproductivewasteful

2. Competent and capableB1formal

   Working in a well-organized and competent way.

   Eficiente

   • He is an efficient worker who never misses deadlines.
   • The efficient team finished the project ahead of schedule.
   • Her efficient handling of the crisis impressed everyone.

   Sinônimosadeptcapablecompetenteffectiveproficientskilled

   Antônimosincapableincompetentineptunskilled