repercussions

S2 W2

BrE /rɪˈpɜː.kəl.ʃənz/ AmE /rɪˈpɜːr.kəl.ʃənz/

noun en → es

1 CONSEQUENCES [plural] B1

the results of an action or event, especially when these are bad and have a negative effect on someone or something

repercusiones, consecuencias negativas

  • have serious/dramatic repercussions

Collocations serious repercussions · dramatic repercussions

  • The decision could have serious repercussions.

    La decisión podría tener graves repercusiones.

2 LEGAL RAMIFICATIONS [plural] C1

the legal effects or consequences of an action, especially when these are negative and can lead to punishment or other legal problems

consecuencias legales, ramificaciones legales

  • legal repercussions

Collocations legal repercussions · criminal repercussions

  • The case has legal repercussions for other similar cases.

    El caso tiene consecuencias legales para otros casos similares.