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"Eficiente" is an adjective which is often translated as "efficient", and "eficaz" is an adjective which is often translated as "effective". Learn more about the difference between "eficiente" and "eficaz" below.
eficiente(
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)An adjective is a word that describes a noun (e.g., the big dog).
1. (effective)
a. efficient
Lorena es la empleada más eficiente en el departamento de mercadotecnia.Lorena is the most efficient employee in the marketing department.
eficaz(
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)An adjective is a word that describes a noun (e.g., the big dog).
a. effective
Los investigadores esperan descubrir un tratamiento más eficaz para la diabetes.Researchers hope to discover a more effective treatment for diabetes.
a. efficient
Estamos desarrollando un proceso de producción de electricidad más eficaz.We are developing a more efficient process of producing electricity.
