Eficaz
Example: O remédio é eficaz para curar a dor rapidamente.
Definition
"Eficaz" describes something that produces the intended or desired result effectively, such as a remedy that successfully cures pain quickly.
Etymology
The word "eficaz" comes from the Latin 'efficax,' meaning 'effective' or 'efficient.' It entered Portuguese through Old Portuguese, retaining the sense of producing the desired effect. Did you know? The Latin root 'efficax' is related to 'efficere,' meaning 'to bring about.'
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