resultó
/rre-sul-TÓ/
turned out
The image shows the final outcome of planting a seed, illustrating how something "turned out."
resultó(verb)
turned out
?referring to an outcome or result
,resulted
?formal outcome
happened
?how something ended
📝 In Action
Al final, el viaje resultó ser muy divertido.
A2In the end, the trip turned out to be very fun.
La junta resultó en un acuerdo entre ambas partes.
B1The meeting resulted in an agreement between both parties.
¿Qué resultó de la investigación?
B1What came out of the investigation?
💡 Grammar Points
Preterite Tense Focus
Resultó is the simple past tense (preterite) for 'he/she/it/you formal.' It describes a completed action or outcome that happened at a specific point in the past.
The 'Resultar ser' Pattern
When followed by 'ser' (to be), it means that the truth about something was discovered: 'Resultó ser falso' (It turned out to be false).
⭐ Usage Tips
Use for Surprise
Use 'resultó' when the outcome or discovery was unexpected or surprising. 'Resultó que no había nadie' (It turned out that there was no one there).
The adhesive bandage was an effective solution for fixing the toy bridge, showing that the method "was effective."
resultó(verb)
was effective
?referring to a method or solution
,worked
?referring to a plan or idea
was successful
?outcome of an endeavor
📝 In Action
Probamos ese método, pero no resultó.
B1We tried that method, but it didn't work/wasn't effective.
La medicina que me dio el doctor resultó muy bien.
B2The medicine the doctor gave me worked very well.
💡 Grammar Points
Using 'Resultar' Impersonally
Often, 'resultó' is used impersonally, meaning 'it was effective' or 'it worked,' without needing a specific person doing the action, similar to how we use 'it' in English.
❌ Common Pitfalls
Confusing 'Resultar' and 'Tener éxito'
Mistake: "Using 'resultó' to mean a person succeeded (e.g., 'El resultó el examen')."
Correction: Resultar usually refers to a thing or method. Use 'Aprobó el examen' (He passed the exam) for personal success.
🔄 Conjugations
indicative
present
imperfect
preterite
subjunctive
present
imperfect
✏️ Quick Practice
💡 Quick Quiz: resultó
Question 1 of 2
Which sentence uses 'resultó' to mean that a method 'worked' or 'was effective'?
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Frequently Asked Questions
Is 'resultó' the same as 'fue' (it was)?
Not exactly. While both are past tense, 'fue' simply states a fact ('The movie was long'). 'Resultó' implies a discovery, an outcome, or a surprise ('The movie turned out to be long'). It carries the meaning of 'it was found to be' or 'it ended up being.'