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"Entonces" is an adverb which is often translated as "then", and "como resultado" is a phrase which is often translated as "as a result". Learn more about the difference between "entonces" and "como resultado" below.
entonces(
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tohn
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sehs
)An adverb is a word that describes a verb, an adjective, or other adverbs (e.g., to run quickly, very tired).
como resultado(
koh
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moh
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sool
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tah
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doh
)A phrase is a group of words commonly used together (e.g., once upon a time).
a. as a result
Como resultado de la entrevista y las pruebas realizadas, tenemos el placer de comunicarle que ha sido seleccionado para el puesto vacante.As a result of the interview and the tests that were carried out, we are pleased to inform you that you have been selected for the vacancy.
b. no direct translation
This refers to an idiomatic word or phrase for which there is no word-for-word translation.
El incremento en el número de despidos dará como resultado más pobreza.The increased number of layoffs will result in more poverty.
El atentado terrorista tuvo como resultado una crisis política entre los dos países.The terrorist attack resulted in a political crisis between the two countries.
