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Note: Often confused with "affect".

Effect

"Effect" in Spanish

efecto

(result of an action)

efecto

(sound engineering: alteration in sound)

efecto

(scientific phenomenon)

efectos

(special effect in film)

efectos especiales

(special effect in film)

pertenencias

(belongings)

vigencia

(state of being binding and enforceable)

vigor

(state of being binding and enforceable)

efectuar

(to make or bring about; to implement)

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