Implicaciones (en. Implications)

/implikaˈθiones/

Meaning & Definition

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noun
Relations or consequences that arise from an idea, action, or fact.
The implications of his decision were unexpected.
Las implicaciones de su decisión fueron inesperadas.
Effects or outcomes that have a direct consequence.
It is important to consider the economic implications of the project.
Es importante considerar las implicaciones económicas del proyecto.
Additional aspects that must be considered in an analysis.
The social implications of the new law are broad.
Las implicaciones sociales de la nueva ley son amplias.

Etymology

Derived from the Latin 'implicatio', meaning 'to entwine'.

Common Phrases and Expressions

to have implications
It means that something has significant effects or consequences.
tener implicaciones
moral implications
It refers to the ethical consequences that may arise from an action.
implicaciones morales
to consider the implications
It is to analyze the effects or outcomes of a decision.
considerar las implicaciones

Related Words

to imply
To involve someone in a situation.
implicar
involved
That is involved in a matter, especially a problematic one.
implicado

Slang Meanings

To suggest something indirectly.
When he speaks like that, he has implications without stating it openly.
Cuando habla así, tiene implicaciones sin decirlo abiertamente.
To lead to an unintended consequence.
His comments may have implications you don’t imagine.
Sus comentarios pueden tener implicaciones que no imaginas.