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I have a question, is it correct to say: DE consecuencia or COMO consecuencia? I have been told it should always be COMO consecuencia, but I think I have heard both.
Thanks.
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updated Jan 25, 2011
posted by bellamora08
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You are asking for the correct preposition
Alternatives:
En consecuencia meaning Therefore or Consequently.
Como consecuencia meaning As a result of.
I am not sure De consecuencia is used.
updated Jan 25, 2011
posted by gone
yep, preposition...I was at a loss for the word! Oh my! DE consecuencia I hear, or maybe I am getting this confused w/Italian. Thank you. - bellamora08, Jan 25, 2011
you are right, de consecuendia is not correct and unlikely to be heard except for one use. - mediterrunio, Jan 25, 2011
still not clear then, is it DE consecuencia or COMO consecuencia? Thanks - bellamora08, Jan 25, 2011
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adding to Usarenzo´s right answer,
El accidente fue de consecuencias impensadas, for instance, is sometimes heard but´it´s awkward Spanish.
updated Jan 25, 2011
posted by mediterrunio
Excelent observation, mediterrunio, but the phrase is different. The plural (de consecuencias or had unforeseen consequences) makes a world of a difference in the meaning. - gone, Jan 25, 2011
