Resulta (en. Turn out)

/re.sulˈta/

Meaning & Definition

EnglishSpanish
verb
To produce an effect or a result.
The effort you made results in great success.
El esfuerzo que hiciste resulta en un gran éxito.
To be something in a particular way.
It turns out that it wasn't as difficult as I thought.
Resulta que no era tan difícil como pensé.
To lead to a certain conclusion.
If we add these numbers, it turns out we have a total of ten.
Si sumamos estos números, resulta que tenemos un total de diez.

Etymology

It derives from the Latin 'resultare', which means 'to jump back'.

Common Phrases and Expressions

it turns out that
Indicates that an unexpected conclusion has been reached.
resulta que
it is evident
Refers to something that is clear or obvious.
resulta evidente
it turns out not
Indicates that what was expected is not so.
resulta que no

Related Words

resultado
Consequence of an action or a process.
resultado
resultante
That results from something.
resultante

Slang Meanings

It is used to express surprise about a fact.
It turns out that Juan went out with Ana!
¡Resulta que Juan salió con Ana!
It is used when something is evident.
Of course it turns out, it's obvious!
Claro que resulta, ¡es obvio!