implication

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BrE /ˈɪmplɪkeɪʃn/ AmE /ˈɪmplɪkeɪʃn/

noun en → es

1 CONSEQUENCE [singular] B2

a possible result of a situation, decision, or action

consecuencia, implicación

  • there is an implication that...

Collocations serious implications · far-reaching implications

  • There are serious implications for the environment.

    Hay consecuencias serias para el medio ambiente.

2 MEANING [singular] B1

the meaning of something that is not directly stated but suggested or implied

implicación, sugerencia

  • have an implication for somebody/something

Collocations hidden implications · unspoken implications

  • The statement has a hidden implication.

    La declaración tiene una implicación oculta.

3 INVOLVEMENT [singular] C1

the state of being involved in something, especially when this involves some risk or responsibility

implicación, compromiso

  • be implicated in

Collocations political implications · legal implications

  • He was implicated in the scandal.

    Estaba implicado en el escándalo.