productivo

/pɾo.ðukˈti.βo/
adjectiveIntermediate
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

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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
suffix
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