Consecuencias (en. Consequences)

/kɔnse.kwɛn.θjas/

Meaning & Definition

EnglishSpanish

noun

Effect or result that follows an event or action.

The consequences of his decisions were disastrous.

Las consecuencias de sus decisiones fueron desastrosas.

Sequence of facts or circumstances that derive from something.

The consequences of climate change are concerning.

Las consecuencias del cambio climático son preocupantes.

repercussions that can affect people or situations.

The consequences of not studying can be negative.

Las consecuencias de no estudiar pueden ser negativas.

From Latin 'consequentia', which means 'what follows' or 'what is deduced'.

to have consequences

it means that something will have effects or results.

tener consecuencias

to draw consequences

it means to deduce or infer what may happen as a result of something.

sacar consecuencias

consequently

it indicates that something occurs as a result of another thing.

en consecuencia

consequent

That which follows from something, which is a result of something.

consecuente

impact

Alteration or negative influence caused by an event.

afectación

In popular chatter, it refers to 'consequences' as problems that arise.

I don't want to know the consequences of not paying the rent.

No quiero saber las consecuencias de no pagar la renta.

Used in a party context, it could refer to unexpected things that happen.

We'll see what happens tomorrow, but the consequences of last night were wild.

Veremos que pasa mañana, pero las consecuencias de anoche fueron locas.