This is the 3180th most frequent Portuguese word.
consequência
Consequence; result or effect of an action or condition.
In this sentence, 'consequência' refers to the outcome or result directly caused by someone's actions.
A consequência de suas ações foi positiva.
The consequence of their actions was positive.
Here, 'consequências' is used in its plural form to refer to the potential outcomes considered before an action.
Todos estavam cientes das consequências antes de tomar a decisão.
Everyone was aware of the consequences before making the decision.
In this example, 'consequência' signifies the resultant effect of a preceding cause or condition.