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Note: Often confused with "affect".

Effect

"Effect" in Portuguese

efeito

(result of an action)

efeito

(scientific phenomenon)

efeito sonoro

(sound engineering: alteration in sound)

efeitos especiais

(special effect in film)

pertence

(belongings)

vigor

(state of being binding and enforceable)

vigência

(state of being binding and enforceable)

efectivar

(to make or bring about; to implement)

efetuar

(to make or bring about; to implement)

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