B1 — Intermediatenoun
effetto
effect, result
Synonyms (≈ similar meaning)
risultatoconseguenzaesitoimpattoripercussione
Antonyms (≠ opposite meaning)
causaoriginemotivoragionefonte
Usage note
'Effetto' pairs with 'causa' (cause and effect). 'Conseguenza' emphasises what follows from an action. 'Impatto' is borrowed from English and used in modern/business contexts.
Example
"L'inquinamento ha un effetto negativo sulla salute dei cittadini."
"Pollution has a negative effect on citizens' health."
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