consiguiente
“consiguiente” means “consequent” in Spanish (following as a result).
consequent, resulting
Also: following
📝 In Action
La lluvia y el consiguiente barro dificultaron el camino.
B2The rain and the resulting mud made the path difficult.
Hubo una huelga y la consiguiente cancelación de todos los vuelos.
B2There was a strike and the consequent cancellation of all flights.
El aumento de la demanda y la consiguiente subida de precios sorprendió a todos.
C1The increase in demand and the subsequent rise in prices surprised everyone.
Translate to Spanish
✏️ Quick Practice
Quick Quiz: consiguiente
Question 1 of 3
Which of these is the most common way to say 'therefore' using this word?
📚 More Resources
👥 Word Family▼
📚 Etymology▼
From Latin 'consequens', which is made of 'con-' (together) and 'sequi' (to follow). It literally describes something that 'follows along' with something else.
First recorded: 13th century
Cognates (Related words)
💡 Master Spanish
Take your Spanish to the next level. Read 200+ illustrated and narrated Spanish stories tailored to your level with the Inklingo app!
Frequently Asked Questions
Is 'consiguiente' used in daily conversation?
Not usually. It sounds quite formal. In daily life, people prefer saying 'y por eso' (and that's why) or 'así que' (so).
Does 'consiguiente' mean the same as 'siguiente'?
No. 'Siguiente' just means the next one in a list. 'Consiguiente' means it happened specifically *because* of the thing before it.
Can I use it to describe a person?
No, it is used to describe events, situations, or effects, not a person's character.