Results are the outcomes or scores in a game or competition.

. Outcome

An outcome is the final result or consequence of an event.

English Example	Spanish Example	English Meaning	Spanish Meaning	Usage Tip
The outcome of the match was unexpected.	El resultado del partido fue inesperado.	The final result of the match was surprising.	El resultado final del partido fue sorprendente.	Use for both sports and general events.
Everyone was relieved with a positive outcome.	Todos se sintieron aliviados con un resultado positivo.	People were happy because the result was good.	La gente estuvo contenta porque el resultado fue bueno.	Common in formal contexts.
The outcome depends on the players’ performance.	El resultado depende del rendimiento de los jugadores.	The result relies on how well the players do.	El resultado depende de qué tan bien jueguen los jugadores.	Use when discussing possibilities.

. Score

A score shows how many points each team or player has.

English Example	Spanish Example	English Meaning	Spanish Meaning	Usage Tip
The final score was 3–2.	El marcador final fue 3–2.	One team scored 3 points, the other 2.	Un equipo anotó 3 puntos, el otro 2.	Use “score” for many sports.
She improved her score by five points.	Ella mejoró su puntuación en cinco puntos.	She got five more points than before.	Ella obtuvo cinco puntos más que antes.	Used in individual and team sports.
The score is tied at 1–1.	El marcador está empatado 1–1.	Both sides have the same number of points.	Ambos tienen el mismo número de puntos.	Useful for describing ongoing games.

The final ____ was 3–2.

winner

score

outcome

result

score

“Score” refers to the number of points each team has. Here, it shows the final points in the game.

. Winner

The winner is the person or team that wins the competition.

English Example	Spanish Example	English Meaning	Spanish Meaning	Usage Tip
She was the winner of the tournament.	Ella fue la ganadora del torneo.	She won the entire competition.	Ella ganó toda la competencia.	Use for individuals and teams.
The winner receives a trophy.	El ganador recibe un trofeo.	The person or team that wins gets a prize.	La persona o equipo que gana recibe un premio.	Common in both formal and informal contexts.
They are the winners for the third year in a row.	Son los ganadores por tercer año consecutivo.	They have won three years straight.	Han ganado tres años seguidos.	Use to show repeated success.

The term “Result” in a sports context refers to the final outcome or score of a game or competition.

. Result

A result shows who won or lost and what the final score was.

English Example	Spanish Example	English Meaning	Spanish Meaning	Usage Tip
The result of the match surprised everyone.	El resultado del partido sorprendió a todos.	The final outcome was unexpected.	El desenlace final fue inesperado.	Use for reporting outcomes.
We are waiting for the result of the race.	Estamos esperando el resultado de la carrera.	The final outcome has not been announced yet.	El desenlace final aún no se ha anunciado.	Use when results are pending.
The result was a draw.	El resultado fue un empate.	Neither side won.	Ninguno de los dos ganó.	Use for tied games.

The ____ of the match surprised everyone.

outcome

result

score

winner

result

“Result” refers to the final outcome, especially when reporting what happened.

. Draw

A draw means the game ended with no winner.

English Example	Spanish Example	English Meaning	Spanish Meaning	Usage Tip
The match ended in a draw.	El partido terminó en empate.	Neither team won.	Ningún equipo ganó.	Common in soccer and other sports.
They played to a draw last night.	Jugaron un empate anoche.	The game ended with equal scores.	El juego terminó con puntuaciones iguales.	Use “played to a draw” for past events.
A draw means both teams get one point.	Un empate significa que ambos equipos reciben un punto.	Both teams earn points for a tie.	Ambos equipos ganan puntos por el empate.	Use when explaining tournament rules.

. Tie

“Tie” is similar to draw, meaning the scores are equal.

English Example	Spanish Example	English Meaning	Spanish Meaning	Usage Tip
The game is tied at 2–2.	El juego está empatado 2–2.	Both teams have the same number of points.	Ambos equipos tienen el mismo número de puntos.	Use “tied” to describe current scores.
They ended the match in a tie.	Terminaron el partido en empate.	The game finished without a winner.	El juego terminó sin ganador.	“Tie” is more common in American English.
We could end up in a tie if no one scores.	Podríamos terminar en empate si nadie anota.	The game might finish with equal scores.	El juego podría acabar igualado si nadie marca.	Use when discussing possible outcomes.

These words and examples will help you talk about sports results clearly and correctly.

Flashcards (1 of 18)

Usage Tip: Use for both sports and general events.

English Example: The outcome of the match was unexpected.
English Meaning: The final result of the match was surprising.

Last updated: Wed Jun 18, 2025

English

Results