result

S2 W2

BrE /ˈrɛz.əlt/ AmE /ˈrɛz.əlt/

noun / verb en → es

1 CONSEQUENCE [singular] A2

the effect or outcome of an action, event, etc.

resultado, consecuencia

  • a result of something

Collocations good results · negative results

  • The result was a surprise to everyone.

    El resultado fue una sorpresa para todos.

2 SPORT [singular] B1

the score at the end of a sports match or game

resultado, marcador

  • a result of something

Collocations final result · drawn result

  • The final result was 2-0 to Barcelona.

    El resultado final fue 2-0 a favor de Barcelona.

3 VERB [infinite] B1

to be the effect or outcome of an action, event, etc.

resultar en, dar como resultado

  • something results in something

Collocations results in a loss of money · results in an improvement

  • His carelessness resulted in an accident.

    Su descuido resultó en un accidente.

1 VERB [from + noun] B2

to be the effect or outcome of an action, event, etc. (infinite form)

resultar de, provenir de

  • something results from something

Collocations results from a lack of experience · results from poor planning

  • The problem resulted from a misunderstanding.

    El problema resultó de un malentendido.