Factors

ˈfæktərz

Spanish Translation

factores

Part of Speech

  • noun
  • verb

Word Forms

  • factor
  • factored
  • factoring

Etymology

From Latin 'factor', agent, doer, from 'facere' to do.

Del latín 'factor', agente, hacedor, de 'facere', hacer.

Meanings

noun

A circumstance, fact, or influence that contributes to a result or outcome.

Una circunstancia, hecho o influencia que contribuye a un resultado o desenlace.

Economic factors played a crucial role in the company's success.

Los factores económicos jugaron un papel crucial en el éxito de la empresa.

noun

(Mathematics) A number or quantity that when multiplied with another produces a given number or expression.

(Matemáticas) Un número o cantidad que cuando se multiplica por otro produce un número o expresión dados.

The factors of 12 are 1, 2, 3, 4, 6, and 12.

Los factores de 12 son 1, 2, 3, 4, 6 y 12.

verb

To resolve or be resolvable into factors.

Resolver o ser resoluble en factores.

We need to factor in the weather conditions when planning the trip.

Necesitamos tener en cuenta las condiciones climáticas al planificar el viaje.

Example Sentences

Many factors contributed to the team's victory.

Muchos factores contribuyeron a la victoria del equipo.

The factors affecting climate change are complex and interconnected.

Los factores que afectan el cambio climático son complejos e interconectados.

The polynomial can be factored into (x+2)(x-3).

El polinomio se puede factorizar en (x+2)(x-3).

Synonyms

Antonyms

Phrases

  • Factor in
    Tener en cuenta
  • External factors
    Factores externos
  • Internal factors
    Factores internos

Idioms

  • Take something into account/consideration (similar to 'factor in')
    Tomar algo en cuenta/consideración
  • A determining factor
    Un factor determinante
  • Several factors at play
    Varios factores en juego
  • To factor in costs
    Incluir costos
  • The underlying factors
    Los factores subyacentes

Proverbs

  • Necessity is the mother of invention (related to the factors that drive innovation)
    La necesidad es la madre de la invención
  • Every cloud has a silver lining (acknowledging positive factors even in negative situations)
    No hay mal que por bien no venga
  • Rome wasn't built in a day (reminding us that multiple factors contribute to grand achievements)
    Roma no se construyó en un día
  • Look before you leap (consider all factors before making a decision)
    Piensa antes de actuar
  • Where there's a will, there's a way (emphasizing the importance of motivation as a factor)
    Querer es poder

Usage Notes

The word 'factors' can be used both as a noun and a verb. It's important to understand the context to determine its correct meaning.

La palabra 'factores' se puede usar tanto como sustantivo como verbo. Es importante comprender el contexto para determinar su significado correcto.

Notes for Learners

  • Pay attention to the preposition used with 'factor'. 'Factor in' means to include.

    Presta atención a la preposición utilizada con 'factor'. 'Factor in' significa incluir.

  • In mathematics, 'factors' are the numbers you multiply together to get another number.

    En matemáticas, los 'factores' son los números que se multiplican para obtener otro número.

  • Do not confuse 'factors' with 'effects'. Factors *cause* effects.

    No confundas 'factores' con 'efectos'. Los factores *causan* efectos.

Collocations

  • Contributing factors
    Factores contribuyentes
  • Risk factors
    Factores de riesgo
  • Key factors
    Factores clave

Common Mistakes

  • Confusing 'factors' with 'reasons'. 'Factors' are broader and more comprehensive.

    Confundir 'factores' con 'razones'. 'Factores' son más amplios y exhaustivos.

  • Misusing 'factor' as a verb when the intended meaning is 'consider'.

    Usar incorrectamente 'factor' como verbo cuando el significado deseado es 'considerar'.

  • Forgetting that 'factor' can be both a noun and a verb.

Learning Tips

  • Use the term 'factors' when discussing the various influences on a particular outcome or event.

    Usa el término 'factores' cuando discutas las diversas influencias en un resultado o evento particular.

  • When speaking about mathematics, remember that 'factors' are numbers that divide evenly into a larger number.

    Cuando hables de matemáticas, recuerda que los 'factores' son números que dividen uniformemente en un número mayor.

  • Be mindful of the context to distinguish between the mathematical and general use of 'factors'.

    Ten en cuenta el contexto para distinguir entre el uso matemático y general de 'factores'.