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"Productividad" is a noun which is often translated as "productivity", and "eficiencia" is a noun which is often translated as "efficiency". Learn more about the difference between "productividad" and "eficiencia" below.
la productividad(
proh
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dook
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tee
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bee
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dahd
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A feminine noun is almost always used with feminine articles and adjectives (e.g., la mujer bonita, la luna llena).
feminine noun
a. productivity
El jefe de la empresa despidió a los empleados que tenían baja productividad.The boss of the company fired the employees who had low productivity.
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la eficiencia(
eh
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fee
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syehn
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syah
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A feminine noun is almost always used with feminine articles and adjectives (e.g., la mujer bonita, la luna llena).
feminine noun
a. efficiency
Los voluntarios limpiaron el salón con rapidez y eficiencia.The volunteers cleaned the hall with speed and efficiency.
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