How to Say ‘Side effect’ in Spain Spanish
El efecto secundario
ehl eh-FEK-toh seh-koon-DAH-ryoh
[ehl eh-FEK-toh seh-koon-DAH-ryoh]
💬 Usage Tip: The describing word comes after the noun: efecto secundario, literally "effect secondary". Plural: efectos secundarios.
Phrase Breakdown
El efecto
ehl eh-FEK-toh
The effect
Link 'el' and 'efecto' into one flow: e-le-FEC-to.
El efecto es rápido.
The effect is quick.
Words in this phrase
El
[ehl]
the
A definite article used before a masculine singular noun.
«El» ambiente en la oficina es agradable.
The atmosphere in the office is pleasant.
efecto
[eh-FEK-toh]
effect
A result or consequence of something.
El medicamento tuvo un efecto rápido.
The medicine had a quick effect.
secundario
[seh-koon-DAH-ryoh]
secondary, side
Not main; with efecto it means 'side effect'.
Este jarabe tiene un efecto secundario: sueño.
This syrup has a side effect: drowsiness.
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