resultar
“resultar” means “to turn out” in Spanish. It has 3 different meanings depending on context:
to turn out
Also: to end up
📝 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.
to seem
Also: to find (something) to be
📝 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.
to work
Also: to be effective
📝 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.
Subjunctive
Imperfect Subjunctive
Present Subjunctive
Indicative
Preterite
Imperfect
Present
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Quick Quiz: resultar
Question 1 of 2
If you say 'Me resulta aburrido,' what are you saying?
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📚 Etymology▼
From the Latin word 'resultare,' which originally meant 'to spring back' or 'to rebound.' It eventually evolved to mean the final outcome or 'springing' from a cause.
First recorded: 13th century
Cognates (Related words)
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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).