Resultar
Example: El examen resultó más difícil de lo que esperaba.
Definition
"Resultar" is a verb meaning to turn out or prove to be in a certain way, often used to express the outcome or consequence of a situation. For example, in "El examen resultó más difícil de lo que esperaba," it means the exam turned out to be harder than expected.
Etymology
The verb "resultar" comes from the Latin verb 'resultare,' meaning to spring back or rebound. Over time, it evolved in Spanish to convey the idea of a consequence or outcome. Did you know? Its root 'salire' means 'to jump,' reflecting the idea of something emerging or turning out.
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"Resultar" appears in the Vocaplus list "Spanish - General - (B1) - set 5", containing 113 commonly used words.
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