consequence

S2 W2

BrE /ˈkɒn.sə.ˌstəns/ AmE /ˈkɑːn.səl̩.t̬əns/

noun en → es

1 RESULT [countable] B1

a result of an action or situation

consecuencia, resultado

  • the consequences of something

Collocations serious consequences · unforeseen consequences

  • The consequences of his actions were severe.

    Las consecuencias de sus acciones fueron severas.

2 MANDATORY [uncountable] B1

a requirement or obligation that must be followed

obligación, requisito

  • it is a consequence of something

Collocations legal consequences · moral consequences

  • It's a consequence of the law that all citizens must pay taxes.

    Es una obligación legal que todos los ciudadanos deben pagar impuestos.

3 PUNISHMENT [countable] B2

a punishment or penalty for doing something wrong

castigo, sanción

  • the consequence of doing something

Collocations disciplinary consequences · financial consequences

  • The consequence of breaking the rules is a fine.

    La consecuencia de romper las reglas es una multa.

4 CAUSE [uncountable] B2

the reason for something happening or existing

causa, motivo

  • be a consequence of

Collocations economic consequences · environmental consequences

  • The economic crisis was a consequence of the government's policies.

    La crisis económica fue una consecuencia de las políticas del gobierno.

1 LOGIC [countable] C1

a logical result or conclusion based on facts or evidence

conclusión, resultado lógico

  • the consequence of something

Collocations logical consequences · scientific consequences

  • The logical consequence of the experiment was a new theory.

    La consecuencia lógica del experimento fue una nueva teoría.

2 LEGAL [uncountable] C1

a legal requirement or obligation that must be followed by law

obligación legal, requerimiento legal

  • be a consequence of

Collocations legal consequences · statutory consequences

  • The legal consequences of not paying taxes are severe.

    Las consecuencias legales de no pagar impuestos son severas.

3 PHRASE [uncountable] C1

a phrase used to express a result or consequence of something

frase que expresa un resultado o consecuencia

  • in consequence

Collocations in consequence of · as a consequence of

  • In consequence, the company had to close.

    Como consecuencia, la empresa tuvo que cerrar.

4 LOGICAL [countable] C1

a logical result or conclusion based on facts or evidence

conclusión lógica, resultado basado en hechos

  • the consequence of something

Collocations logical consequences · scientific consequences

  • The logical consequence of the data was a new hypothesis.

    La consecuencia lógica de los datos fue una nueva hipótesis.