How to Say "aftermath" in Spanish
The Spanish word for “aftermath” is “consecuencia” — B1 level. This is a very common word in everyday Spanish.
English → SpanishB1
nounB1
the consequences of a significant event
Examples
Toda acción tiene una consecuencia.
Every action has a consequence.
Llegué tarde como consecuencia del tráfico.
I arrived late as a result of the traffic.
Debes asumir las consecuencias de tus decisiones.
You must accept the consequences of your decisions.
Feminine Noun
This word is feminine, so you should use 'la' or 'una' with it (e.g., 'la consecuencia').
Result vs. Consequence
Mistake: “Using 'consecuencia' only for bad things.”
Correction: While often used for negative outcomes, it can also be used neutrally in formal logic or science.
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