inescapable result

[ɪn.ɪˈskeɪ.pə.bəl ˈrez.əlt]
noun phrasepl: inescapable results
resultado inevitável
1. An outcome or consequence that cannot be avoided or prevented; something that must happen as a logical or natural conclusion
Poverty and crime are an inescapable result of economic inequality.
A pobreza e o crime são um resultado inevitável da desigualdade econômica.
2. A necessary consequence that follows directly from a particular set of circumstances or actions
The company's bankruptcy was the inescapable result of years of mismanagement.
A falência da empresa foi o resultado inevitável de anos de má gestão.
This phrase is commonly used in formal discourse, academic writing, and serious discussions about causality and determinism in both Brazilian and American English contexts. In Brazil, it frequently appears in political and economic commentary when discussing social consequences or policy outcomes.
Synonyms / Sinônimos
inevitable consequenceunavoidable outcomenecessary resultlogical consequenceforegone conclusion
Antonyms / Antônimos
avoidable outcomepreventable resultcontingent outcomeuncertain consequence

Regional Variations

General Brazilian
resultado inevitável
Most common and widely understood translation
Rio de Janeiro
resultado inescapável
Direct translation, more literal usage
São Paulo
consequência inevitável
Common alternative emphasizing the consequence aspect
Portugal
resultado inescapável
Formal register, similar to Brazilian usage but with European Portuguese accent

Related Words

consequenceoutcomeinevitableunavoidablelogicalnecessary

Related Idioms & Phrases

the writing is on the wall
it's only a matter of time
it goes without saying
the die is cast
there's no way around it
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