What does en vigor in Spanish mean?

What is the meaning of the word en vigor in Spanish? The article explains the full meaning, pronunciation along with bilingual examples and instructions on how to use en vigor in Spanish.

The word en vigor in Spanish means into force, in force, effective date, become effective, valid passport, current passport, implementation. To learn more, please see the details below.

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Meaning of the word en vigor

into force, in force

locución adjetiva (en estado de tener efecto)

La nueva ley arancelaria entró en vigor esta misma semana.
The new tariff law came into effect just this week.

effective date

(comienzo de efectos)

(noun: Refers to person, place, thing, quality, etc.)
El Senado evaluará los resultados de la ley después de un año de su entrada en vigor.
The Senate will evaluate the results of the law one year after its effective date.

become effective

locución verbal (comenzar a regir)

(verbal expression: Phrase with special meaning functioning as verb--for example, "put their heads together," "come to an end.")
Cuando la nueva ley entre en vigor, todos los ciudadanos mayores de 16 años estarán obligados a votar.
When the new law comes into force, all citizens over 16 years old will be required to vote.

valid passport, current passport

(pasaporte vigente)

(noun: Refers to person, place, thing, quality, etc.)
Debes tener tu pasaporte en vigor para poder viajar.
You must keep your passport valid to be able to travel.

implementation

locución nominal femenina (derecho: entrada en funcionamiento)

(noun: Refers to person, place, thing, quality, etc.)

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