This is the 12512th most frequent Portuguese word.
surtir
To produce or generate a result or effect.
In this sentence, 'surtir' is used to describe the medication producing its intended effect or result.
O novo medicamento começou a surtir efeito no paciente.
The new medication started to take effect on the patient.
Here, 'surtir' is used to express producing or generating a specific outcome.
Esperamos que a mudança de estratégia surta um impacto positivo nas vendas.
We hope that the change in strategy will have a positive impact on sales.
In this example, 'surtir' conveys the idea of generating or achieving tangible outcomes from actions.