efectivo noun or adjective

Shafagh K.A2Kwiziq community member

efectivo noun or adjective

At first glance, I thought efectivo is an adjective (meaning effective) but it actually means cash. Is there an obvious ending to nouns in spanish like there is in english?

This question relates to:Spanish dictation exercise "Online banking "

Dictation exercise A1

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InmaKwiziq Head of Spanish, Native Spanish TeacherCorrect answer

Hola Shafagh

efectivo is both, an adjective meaning "effective" and a noun meaning "cash".

For example:

Este régimen de comidas es muy efectivo. (adj)

This diet is very effective.

Usted debe pagar en efectivo.(noun)

You must pay cash.

There is a general rule for Spanish adjectives; regular adjectives end in -o (masculine) and -a (feminine), but there are lots of exceptions and other endings too. I'm afraid there is a lot of memorising there.

Saludos

Inma

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Shafagh K. asked:

efectivo noun or adjective

At first glance, I thought efectivo is an adjective (meaning effective) but it actually means cash. Is there an obvious ending to nouns in spanish like there is in english?

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