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Science With Results in Spanish
This guide helps parents discuss the outcomes of science experiments with their children using result clauses (de modo que/así que) to describe observed consequences.
What you'll learn
- Express observed results using consecutive conjunctions
- Distinguish between intended purpose and actual outcomes
- Expand vocabulary for scientific observation and cause-and-effect
Spanish phrases for science with results
Pusiste más peso, de modo que el puente de papel se cayó.
You added more weight, with the result that the paper bridge collapsed.
Uses 'de modo que' + indicative to show an observed fact.
El modelo pesaba demasiado, de modo que se hundió de inmediato.
The model was too heavy, with the result that it sank immediately.
Notice the use of the preterite 'se hundió' for a specific past result.
Acercamos la lámpara, de modo que la sombra se hizo más grande.
We moved the lamp closer, with the result that the shadow became larger.
'Hacerse' is used here to describe the change in size.
Cerraste las cortinas, de modo que pudimos ver mejor la luz.
You closed the curtains, with the result that we could see the light better.
'Pudimos' indicates the actual achievement of being able to see.
La batería estaba vacía, de modo que el motor no giraba.
The battery was empty, with the result that the motor did not turn.
Imperfect 'giraba' describes the ongoing state of the motor not turning.
Sujetaste la cámara con firmeza, de modo que las fotos salieron claras.
You held the camera steady, with the result that the photos came out clearly.
'Salir' is commonly used for how photos 'turn out'.
Repetimos la prueba, de modo que tuvimos resultados más fiables.
We repeated the test, with the result that we had more reliable results.
'Fiables' means reliable or trustworthy in a data context.
Explicaste cada paso claramente, de modo que todos entendieron el experimento.
You explained each step clearly, with the result that everyone understood the experiment.
Shows the direct consequence of a clear explanation.
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de modo que
so that / with the result that
A formal way to link a cause to a result.
así que
so
A more colloquial alternative to 'de modo que'.
fiable
reliable
Essential for describing data or scientific results.
hundirse
to sink
Reflexive verb used for objects going under water.
Result Clauses vs. Purpose Clauses
In Spanish, if you are describing a result that actually happened, use 'de modo que' followed by the Indicative mood. If you are describing an intended purpose (why you did something), you usually use 'para que' or 'de modo que' followed by the Subjunctive.
| Use | Form | Example |
|---|---|---|
| Result (Indicative) | de modo que + present/past indicative | Llovió, de modo que el suelo está mojado. (It rained, so the ground is wet.) |
| Purpose (Subjunctive) | de modo que + subjunctive | Riega el suelo de modo que las plantas crezcan. (Water the ground so that the plants might grow.) |
More examples
El imán era fuerte, así que atrajo todos los clips.
The magnet was strong, so it attracted all the paperclips.
Using 'así que' for a direct result.
Mezclamos los colores, de modo que obtuvimos el color verde.
We mixed the colors, with the result that we obtained the color green.
Describing the outcome of a simple experiment.