Meaning
effect (in all senses)
- appearance, show (the way something looks out)
- impression, sensation
- spin (on a ball)
In a sentence
Questo farmaco ha fatto effetto subito.
This medicine worked right away.
Che effetto ti fa questa foto?
What impression does this photo give you?
La maglia nera fa un bell'effetto.
The black shirt looks really nice.
Word forms (2)
| Word | Word forms |
|---|---|
| effetto | masculine · singular |
| effetti | masculine · plural |
Usage notes
- Use 'effetto' for results or impacts, but 'impressione' for gut feelings or vague senses.
- Avoid 'effetto' for 'affect' (verb); use 'influenzare' or 'incidere su' instead.
- Plural 'effetti' often means 'belongings' in formal/legal contexts (e.g., 'effetti personali').