How to Say "after-effects" in Spanish
The Spanish word for “after-effects” is “resaca” — A2 level. This is a very common word in everyday Spanish.
English → SpanishA2
nounA2
the lingering results of a major event
Examples
Tengo una resaca terrible porque anoche bebí mucho vino.
I have a terrible hangover because I drank a lot of wine last night.
Beber agua ayuda a evitar la resaca.
Drinking water helps to avoid a hangover.
Using 'Tener' with Resaca
Just like 'hunger' or 'thirst,' Spanish speakers 'have' a hangover (tener resaca) rather than 'being' hungover.
Gender Error
Mistake: “el resaca”
Correction: la resaca (it is a feminine noun ending in -a).
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