eficaz

[eh-fi-KAZ]

adjectivepl: eficazes

effective

1. Capable of producing the desired or intended result; successful in bringing about an effect

This medicine is very effective for treating headaches.

Este medicamento é muito eficaz para tratar dores de cabeça.

2. Producing a decisive or striking effect; having power to affect

Her speech was an effective argument against the proposal.

Seu discurso foi um argumento eficaz contra a proposta.

3. Capable and competent in performing duties or tasks

He is an effective manager who gets results.

Ele é um gerente eficaz que obtém resultados.

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General Brazilian

eficaz

Standard usage across Brazil

Portugal

eficaz

Standard usage in European Portuguese

ser eficaz em algo - to be effective at something

prova eficaz - effective proof

solução eficaz - effective solution

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