resulta
/reh-SOOL-tah/
it turns out
Illustrating the surprise of 'it turns out,' like when an ordinary box reveals something completely unexpected.
resulta(Verb)
it turns out
?when introducing a surprising fact (Resulta que...)
,it is
?when describing a characteristic (ser/resultar)
it results
?as a consequence of something
📝 In Action
Resulta que no teníamos dinero para el taxi.
B1It turns out that we didn't have money for the taxi.
Si mezclas azul y amarillo, resulta el color verde.
A2If you mix blue and yellow, the color green results (or comes out).
La decisión resulta ser muy complicada para la empresa.
B2The decision proves to be (or is) very complicated for the company.
💡 Grammar Points
Introducing a Fact
The phrase 'resulta que...' is a very natural way to introduce information, often news or something unexpected, like saying 'As a matter of fact...' or 'I just found out that...'
Resultar vs. Ser
Resultar is often a dynamic version of 'ser' (to be). It means 'to turn out to be' or 'to prove to be,' implying a conclusion drawn from a process.
❌ Common Pitfalls
Trying to Conjugate 'Resulta que'
Mistake: "Using 'Yo resulto que...' (I turn out that...)"
Correction: 'Resulta que...' is almost always used impersonally in the third person singular, like how English uses 'It turns out that...'. You don't need a 'yo' or 'tú' subject.
⭐ Usage Tips
Use for Surprise
Use 'Resulta que...' when you are surprised by the information or think the listener will be surprised by it.
Visualizing the noun 'result' as the clear outcome, such as a seed growing into a beautiful sunflower.
📝 In Action
Las resultas de las negociaciones no fueron anunciadas.
C1The results of the negotiations were not announced.
Tenemos que esperar la resulta del análisis forense.
B2We have to await the result of the forensic analysis.
💡 Grammar Points
Gender Check
Remember that this noun is feminine: 'la resulta' or, more commonly in practice, 'las resultas' (the results).
⭐ Usage Tips
Choose 'Resultado'
In most everyday conversations, use the masculine noun 'el resultado' instead of 'la resulta' to simply mean 'result' or 'score.'
🔄 Conjugations
indicative
present
imperfect
preterite
subjunctive
present
imperfect
✏️ Quick Practice
💡 Quick Quiz: resulta
Question 1 of 2
Which of these sentences correctly uses 'resulta' to introduce a surprising fact?
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Frequently Asked Questions
How do I know whether to use 'resulta' (verb) or 'resultado' (noun)?
If you are saying 'It turns out that...' or 'It proves to be...' (an action or state), use the verb 'resulta.' If you are referring to the outcome, score, or final product (a thing), use the masculine noun 'el resultado.'
Why is 'Resulta que...' so common?
It serves as a smooth way to transition into important information, often providing context or revealing something new, like saying 'Guess what?' or 'As it happens...' in English.