English-Spanish translations for efficiency

• eficiencia
  La eficiencia es el objetivo principal. Efficiency is the main target.
  Plan de acción para la eficiencia energética ( Energy Efficiency Action Plan (
  Hablamos de la eficiencia energética. We talk about energy efficiency.
• aptitud
  El criterio de eficiencia se traduce por la aptitud para alcanzar estos objetivos con el menor coste posible. Efficiency is measured in relation to the expected result and the situation of the beneficiaries, and also in terms of unexpected results or negative effects.
• capacidad
  Los programas de eficiencia energética tienen la capacidad de crear puestos de trabajo. Energy efficiency programmes have the potential to create jobs.
  Es un punto muy importante si queremos garantizar la eficacia y la capacidad de trabajo del Parlamento. This is a very important point if Parliament’s efficiency and ability to work are to be guaranteed.
  La importancia de la eficiencia energética yace en su capacidad de lograr resultados tangibles en menos tiempo que ningún otro método. The significance of energy efficiency lies in its ability to achieve perceptible results faster than by any other means.
• competencia
  La razón es que no podemos crear eficiencia sin competencia. The reason is that we cannot create efficiency without competition.
  La competencia es fundamental para la viabilidad y la eficiencia del mercado interior. Competition is essential for the viability and efficiency of the internal market.
  Desde luego, debemos lograr la competencia por la eficiencia energética en la Unión Europea. Surely we should drive energy efficiency through competition in the European Union.
• destreza
  En cualquier caso, son el Tratado de Lisboa y la Carta los instrumentos que permanecerán como testamento duradero de una Presidencia gestionada con destreza, eficacia y estilo. But it is the Treaty of Lisbon and the Charter that will endure as the lasting testament to a Presidency managed with skill, efficiency and charm.
• habilidad

Definition of efficiency

• The extent to which time is well used for the intended task
• The quality of producing an effect or effects
• The extent to which a resource, such as electricity, is used for the intended purpose; the ratio of useful work to energy expended
• A one-room apartment

Examples

• The efficiency of the planning department is deplorable
• The efficiency of this loudspeaker is 40%
• I have an efficiency available June through July
• fully-furnished efficiencies

Related words

• inefficiency
• cost-efficiency
• efficiency apartment
• efficiency wage
• efficiency of matching
• efficiency of disinfection
• efficiency increase
• economic efficiency
• energy efficiency