Spanish Word · Advanced
repercusión
repercussion / impact
Pronunciation: reh-per-koo-SYON
Meaning
An unintended consequence occurring some time after an event or action, especially an unwelcome one; the effect or impact of something.
Example
Las decisiones tomadas hoy tendrán grandes repercusiones en el futuro.
The decisions made today will have major repercussions in the future.
Practice tips
- Practice repercusión out loud — read the pronunciation guide above and repeat.
- Use it in your own sentence today; reuse beats rereading.
- Pay attention to context: this Spanish word is for advanced-level learners.