subtle consequence
[ˈsʌt.əl ˈkɒn.sɪ.kwəns]
noun phrasefemininepl: subtle consequences / consequências sutis
consequência sutil
1. An indirect or understated result or effect of an action that is not immediately obvious or easily noticed
The subtle consequence of staying up late every night is a weakened immune system.
A consequência sutil de ficar acordado todas as noites é um sistema imunológico enfraquecido.
2. A delicate or nuanced outcome that requires careful observation to fully comprehend
The subtle consequence of the policy change became apparent only after several months.
A consequência sutil da mudança de política tornou-se aparente apenas depois de vários meses.
3. A refined or sophisticated repercussion that is difficult to detect or measure
There was a subtle consequence to her comments that affected the team dynamics.
Houve uma consequência sutil de seus comentários que afetou a dinâmica do time.
In Brazilian business culture, understanding 'consequências sutis' is valued in strategic planning and risk assessment. The concept emphasizes the importance of looking beyond surface-level outcomes, which is particularly relevant in fields like marketing, policy-making, and organizational management. In Portugal, the term is similarly used but may be expressed with the spelling 'subtil' in more formal contexts.
Look up more words on Fala2Me
The free English-Portuguese dictionary with real Brazilian accents, NYC slang, conjugator and more
Open Fala2Me →