factor
factor
noun fahk-TOHR Less Common
Origin: From Latin factor, from facere (to do, make).
Usage Note
Factor is a direct loanword that needs no translation in most contexts. It is used in mathematics (factor común), science, and everyday discourse (un factor determinante). Note that it is masculine (el factor) even though it ends in -or, which is typical for agent nouns derived from Latin. The plural is regular: factores.
Examples
"El clima es un factor importante."
Natural Translation
The climate is an important factor.
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