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consecuencia

kon-seh-KWEN-syah/konseˈkwensja/

“consecuencia” means “consequence” in Spanish. It has 2 different meanings depending on context:

consequence, result

Also: aftermath
NounfB1
A row of colorful dominoes falling down one by one after the first one was pushed.

📝 In Action

Toda acción tiene una consecuencia.

A2

Every action has a consequence.

Llegué tarde como consecuencia del tráfico.

B1

I arrived late as a result of the traffic.

Debes asumir las consecuencias de tus decisiones.

B1

You must accept the consequences of your decisions.

Word Connections

Synonyms

Antonyms

Common Collocations

  • como consecuencia de – as a result of
  • traer consecuencias – to have consequences
  • sufrir las consecuencias – to suffer the consequences

Idioms & Expressions

  • en consecuencia – accordingly or therefore

consistency, coherence

NounfC1formal
An illustration of a person walking along a straight path that perfectly aligns with a series of glowing stars on the ground.

📝 In Action

Siempre actúa con consecuencia con sus ideas.

C1

He always acts consistently with his ideas.

Word Connections

Synonyms

  • coherencia (coherence)
  • congruencia (congruence)

Antonyms

  • inconsecuencia (inconsistency)

🔀 Commonly Confused With

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Words that translate to "consecuencia" in Spanish:

aftermath→coherence→consequence→consistency→result→

✏️ Quick Practice

Quick Quiz: consecuencia

Question 1 of 1

Which phrase is used to say 'as a result of'?

📚 More Resources

👥 Word Family▼
consecuente(consistent / consequent) — Adjective
consecuentemente(consequently) — Adverb
secuencia(sequence) — Noun
🎵 Rhymes▼
📚 Etymology▼

From the Latin word 'consequentia', which comes from 'consequi' meaning 'to follow closely' or 'to follow after.'

First recorded: 13th century

Cognates (Related words)

English: consequenceFrench: conséquenceItalian: conseguenza

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Frequently Asked Questions

Is 'consecuencia' always bad?

Not strictly, but in everyday Spanish, it usually hints at a negative or serious result. If you want to talk about a neutral result (like in a soccer match or a math problem), 'resultado' is more common.

How do I say 'therefore' using this word?

You can say 'en consecuencia.' For example: 'No estudió; en consecuencia, reprobó' (He didn't study; therefore, he failed).