aftermath

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BrE /ˈaftəmæθ/ AmE /ˈæftərmæθ/

noun en → es

1 EVENT [singular] B1

the period of time following a difficult or unpleasant event, when people are dealing with the results and effects of that event

consecuencias, resultado, después de un evento difícil

  • the aftermath of something

Collocations aftermath of a disaster · aftermath of an election

  • The country is still dealing with the aftermath of the war.

    El país sigue lidiando con las consecuencias de la guerra.

2 DISCUSSION [singular] B2

the discussion or debate that happens after an event, especially one that is important or controversial

debate posterior, discusión después de un evento

  • aftermath of something

Collocations aftermath of a debate · aftermath of a scandal

  • There was a lot of media coverage in the aftermath of the announcement.

    Hubo mucho cobertura mediática después del anuncio.