consequence

conseguenza, risultato

Qualcosa che accade a causa di un’azione, una decisione o un evento.

In inglese semplice: Something that happens because of an action, decision, or event.

• Every decision has a consequence.
• The delay was a consequence of bad weather.
• What are the possible consequences of this change?

Come si usa: a consequence of something (Higher prices were a consequence of the shortage.); as a consequence of something (She lost her job as a consequence of the closure.)

Sinonimi: result, effect, outcome

Contrari: cause

Espressioni comuni: consequence of something, as a consequence, direct consequence

conseguenza negativa, ripercussione

Esito dannoso o spiacevole di qualcosa che fai.

In inglese semplice: A harmful or unpleasant result of something you do.

• Your actions have consequences.
• He ignored the warning and suffered the consequences.
• Skipping meals can have serious consequences for your health.

Come si usa: consequences for someone/something (The mistake had serious consequences for the company.)

Sinonimi: repercussion, negative effect

Espressioni comuni: face the consequence, serious consequence, negative consequence

importanza, rilevanza

Il valore o il peso di una persona, una cosa o un evento.

In inglese semplice: The importance of a person, thing, or event.

• The error was of little consequence.
• Nothing of consequence happened during the meeting.
• He considered himself a person of great consequence.

Come si usa: of little/no/great consequence (The color of the envelope is of no consequence.)

Sinonimi: importance, significance, influence

Contrari: insignificance

Espressioni comuni: of no consequence, of little consequence, of great consequence