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efectivo

"efectivo" means "real, true" in Spanish. It is number 2203 on the frequency list, in A2 (adj).

Meaning

real, true; effective; cash

IPA

/efeɡˈtibo/

Level

A2

Practice this word

Updated October 21, 2026

Example sentences

• Necesito efectivo.
  I need cash.
  Tatoeba: Seael / CK
• ¿Llevas efectivo?
  Do you have any cash on you?
  Tatoeba: Seael / Eccles17
• Pago en efectivo.
  I pay in cash.
  Tatoeba: hayastan / papabear

Learned together

In the course, "efectivo" is in the same group as these words. You master them as a set.

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• probable probable, likely
• material material
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• funeral funerary, funeral
• favorito favorite/favourite
• quieto calm
• falso false
• indio Indian

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