resultar
/reh-sool-TAHR/
to turn out
The cake turned out perfectly.
resultar(verb)
to turn out
?when describing the outcome of a situation
to end up
?the final state of something
📝 In Action
El examen resultó más difícil de lo que pensaba.
A2The exam turned out to be harder than I thought.
Todo resultó bien al final.
A1Everything turned out well in the end.
💡 Grammar Points
Describing Outcomes
Use this word to talk about how a situation finished or what the final impression was, like saying 'It ended up being...'
⭐ Usage Tips
Talking about events
It's perfect for summarizing a party, a meeting, or a trip.
The bird seems interesting to the observer.
resultar(verb)
to seem
?expressing a personal impression or finding something to be a certain way
to find (something) to be
?your personal reaction to a task or object
📝 In Action
Me resulta muy difícil entender su acento.
B1I find it very difficult to understand his accent (It seems difficult to me).
Ese color no te resulta favorecedor.
B2That color doesn't seem flattering on you.
💡 Grammar Points
The 'Me Gusta' Pattern
When 'resultar' means 'to seem,' it uses small words like 'me,' 'te,' or 'le' to show WHO finds it that way. 'Me resulta fácil' = It is easy for me.
❌ Common Pitfalls
Don't forget the 'Me'
Mistake: "Resulta difícil para mí."
Correction: Me resulta difícil.
The plan is working successfully.
resultar(verb)
to work
?when a plan, method, or machine is successful
to be effective
?producing the desired result
📝 In Action
Ese truco siempre resulta.
B2That trick always works.
La nueva estrategia no resultó como esperábamos.
B2The new strategy didn't work as we expected.
🔄 Conjugations
subjunctive
imperfect
present
indicative
preterite
imperfect
present
✏️ Quick Practice
💡 Quick Quiz: resultar
Question 1 of 2
If you say 'Me resulta aburrido,' what are you saying?
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Frequently Asked Questions
What is the difference between 'resultar' and 'parecer'?
They are very similar. 'Parecer' is more about general appearance ('He seems tired'), while 'resultar' is often about a discovery or a personal reaction to a quality ('I find this book hard to read').
Can I use 'resultar' to mean 'to result in'?
Yes, but usually you would say 'resultar en'. For example: 'La lluvia resultó en inundaciones' (The rain resulted in floods).