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This is a discussion thread for the Daily Spanish Word for December 13, 2009
efectivo (adjective) — real, actual; en efectivo = in cash; efectivos = officers. Look up efectivo in the dictionary Pagó la cuenta en efectivo. He paid the bill in cash. Nunca lleva dinero en efectivo. He never carries cash. Numerosos efectivos de la policía rodearon el colegio. A large police contigent surrounded the school.
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Could this one mean also "Never carry cash"? (In the imperative?)
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- Lou Ann, de Washington, DC, USA Específicamente quiero recibir ayuda con el español de latinoamerica. ¡Muchísimas gracias! |
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No, because negative imperatives use the subjunctive.
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Ugh! The subjunctive. I haven't studied that yet ... won't do so anytime soon.
![]() So, it would be something like "Nunca lleves dinero en efectivo"?
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It also means "effective"
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Good point. The OP says efectivo (adjective) and as an adjective, it means effective. In en efectivo, it is a noun.
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