important consequence

[ɪmˈpɔːrtənt ˈkɒnsɪkwəns]
noun phrasefemininepl: important consequences / consequências importantes
consequência importante
1. A significant result or effect that follows from an action, decision, or event; an outcome of substantial importance or gravity
The decision to close the factory had important consequences for the local economy.
A decisão de fechar a fábrica teve consequências importantes para a economia local.
2. A serious or noteworthy result that carries weight in determining future outcomes or impact
The merger will have important consequences for employment in the region.
A fusão terá consequências importantes para o emprego na região.
In Brazilian Portuguese business and legal contexts, 'consequência importante' is frequently used in formal documents and discussions. The phrase emphasizes gravity and significance, often appearing in risk assessments, policy analyses, and formal communications. In the USA, this phrase is common in legal, academic, and journalistic discourse when discussing policy decisions or major events.
Synonyms / Sinônimos
significant resultmajor outcomeserious effectgrave repercussionsubstantial impact
Antonyms / Antônimos
insignificant consequencetrivial resultminor effectnegligible outcome

Regional Variations

General Brazilian
consequência importante
Standard usage across Brazil
Rio de Janeiro
consequência importante / desdobramento importante
May also use 'desdobramento' for consequences that unfold over time
São Paulo
consequência importante / implicação relevante
Business context often uses 'implicação relevante'
Portugal
consequência importante / implicação importante
Portuguese usage slightly favors 'implicação' in formal contexts

Related Words

consequenceimplicationramificationrepercussionoutcomeresultimpacteffect

Related Idioms & Phrases

to face the consequences
as a consequence
in consequence
pay the price for one's actions
the chickens come home to roost
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