Noun · B1 · Spanish glossary
Efectivo: cash
efectivo
Pronunciation: eh-fehk-TEE-boh (stress the capital letters)
Efectivo means “cash” in English.
Quick answer
- Meaning: cash
- How to say it: eh-fehk-TEE-boh
- Gender: el efectivo
- Level: Intermediate (B1)
What “efectivo” means and how to use it
Efectivo means “cash,” as the opposite of paying by card.
Gender and plural
- Gender: el efectivo (masculine)
- Plural: usually used in the singular
Examples with audio
- Pago en efectivo.I pay in cash.
- ¿Aceptan tarjeta o solo efectivo?Do you accept card or cash only?
- No tengo efectivo conmigo.I do not have cash with me.
Usage tip
Say “en efectivo” to mean “in cash.” The adjective “efectivo” also means “effective.”
Frequently asked questions
How do you say “cash” in Spanish?
“cash” in Spanish is “efectivo.” It is pronounced eh-fehk-TEE-boh, with the stress on the syllable in capital letters.
How do you pronounce “efectivo”?
Say eh-fehk-TEE-boh. The syllable in capital letters gets the stress. Press the speaker button at the top of this page to hear it.
Is “efectivo” masculine or feminine?
Efectivo is masculine: “el efectivo.”
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