immediate consequence
[/ɪˈmiːdiət ˈkɑːnsɪkwəns/]
noun phrasepl: immediate consequences
consequência imediata
1. A direct result or effect that occurs right away, without delay, as a direct outcome of an action or event
The immediate consequence of pressing the emergency button was the activation of the alarm system.
A consequência imediata de pressionar o botão de emergência foi a ativação do sistema de alarme.
2. An unavoidable or inevitable result that follows directly and promptly from a cause
One immediate consequence of the policy change was increased employee dissatisfaction.
Uma consequência imediata da mudança de política foi o aumento da insatisfação dos funcionários.
This phrase is commonly used in academic, legal, and business contexts in both Brazilian Portuguese and English-speaking cultures. In Brazil, it appears frequently in formal writing and legal documents. The concept emphasizes causality and temporal immediacy, which is important in discussions of responsibility, liability, and cause-and-effect relationships.
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