primary consequence
[ˈpraɪmeri ˈkɑːnsɪkwəns]
noun phrasepl: primary consequences
consequência principal
1. The most direct or immediate result that follows from an action, decision, or event
The primary consequence of the policy change was an increase in unemployment.
A consequência principal da mudança de política foi um aumento no desemprego.
2. The first or most important effect among several possible outcomes
One primary consequence of climate change is rising sea levels.
Uma consequência principal da mudança climática é a elevação do nível do mar.
3. The main or predominant result that occurs as a natural or logical outcome
The primary consequence of neglecting maintenance is equipment failure.
A consequência principal de negligenciar a manutenção é a falha do equipamento.
This phrase is used in formal academic, legal, and professional contexts in both American English and Brazilian Portuguese. In Brazil, it appears frequently in news articles, policy discussions, and educational materials. The term emphasizes the most important or immediate result among multiple possible outcomes, reflecting a logical or causal relationship.
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