productivo
/pɾo.ðukˈti.βo/adjective★Intermediate
general
Yielding good results; producing efficiently or effectively.
El equipo fue productivo durante la reunión.
The team was productive during the meeting.
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Often used to describe people, processes, or systems that achieve results efficiently.
Collocations
ser productivoto be productivetrabajo productivoproductive workmétodo productivoproductive method
Synonyms
Antonyms
Related Phrases
ser productivophrase
to be productive
trabajo productivophrase
productive work
💡Pro Tip
Common Usage
'Productivo' is often used to describe people, processes, or systems that achieve results efficiently.
⚡Gold Rule
Avoid Overuse
While 'productivo' is useful, avoid overusing it in contexts where simpler words like 'eficaz' or 'rentable' might suffice.
📖Word Origin
From Latin 'productivus', from 'productus' (past participle of 'produce'), meaning 'to produce'.
📝Usage Notes
Commonly used in business, education, and general contexts to describe efficiency and effectiveness.
Word Breakdown
pro-
forward, in favor of
prefix-ductiv-
to produce
root-o
adjective ending
suffixDiccionario Español-Inglés