consequence

• Resultado o efecto que se sigue de una acción, decisión o situación, a menudo con implicación de importancia o relevancia.

A result or effect of an action, decision, or condition, often implying importance or significance.

1. Result or effectB1formal

   Something that happens as a result of a particular action or set of conditions.

   consecuencia

   • The consequence of his actions was a loss of trust.
   • Climate change is a consequence of pollution.
   • She faced the consequences of her decision.

   Sinónimosaftereffectbyproductcorollaryeffectoutcomeramificationrepercussionresultupshot

   Antónimoscauseoriginpremisesource

2. Importance or significanceB2formal

   The quality of being important or having a notable effect.

   Importancia o significado

   • This is a matter of great consequence for the company.
   • His opinion is of no consequence to the final decision.
   • The discovery was of little consequence to the scientific community.

   Sinónimosgravityimportimportancemomentnoterelevancesignificancesubstancevalueweight

   Antónimosinconsequenceinsignificancetrivialityunimportance