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resultado

reh-soo-TAH-doh

nounmA2

result?The outcome of a process or event,outcome?The final consequence

Also:score?In sports or tests (often plural, 'resultados'),consequence?Figurative result

📝 In Action

¿Cuál fue el resultado del partido anoche?

What was the score of the game last night?

Necesitamos un resultado más positivo para la reunión.

We need a more positive outcome for the meeting.

Los científicos publicaron los resultados de su experimento.

The scientists published the results of their experiment.

Word Connections

Synonyms

consecuencia (consequence)
efecto (effect)
desenlace (ending/climax)

Common Collocations

obtener un resultado – to get a result
resultado final – final result/score
resultado inesperado – unexpected outcome

💡 Grammar Points

Masculine Gender

Since 'resultado' ends in '-o', it is a masculine noun. Always use 'el' or 'un' before it, like 'El resultado es claro' (The result is clear).

❌ Common Pitfalls

Using 'la' instead of 'el'

Mistake: "La resultado fue sorprendente."

Correction: El resultado fue sorprendente. (Remember the pattern: most nouns ending in -o are masculine.)

⭐ Usage Tips

Score vs. Result

While you can often translate 'resultado' as 'score,' it is far broader, referring to any final effect, while 'score' is usually limited to tests, games, or competitions.

✏️ Quick Practice

💡 Quick Quiz: resultado

Question 1 of 1

Which sentence correctly uses 'resultado'?

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Word Family

resultar(to result, to turn out) - verb

resultante(resulting, resultant) - adjective

Frequently Asked Questions

Is 'resultado' ever feminine?

'Resultado' is always a masculine noun ('el resultado'). If you are confusing it with other nouns, remember that it follows the common pattern of masculine nouns ending in -o.

How do I say 'as a result' in Spanish?

The most common and flexible way to express 'as a result' is using the phrase 'como resultado de...' or, more formally, 'a consecuencia de...'.