/kawˈsaɾ/
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Translation
to cause, to bring about
Word origin
From Latin causari ('to plead, to give as a reason'), from causa ('cause, reason'). The same root gives English 'cause' and 'accuse'.
- Origin
- Latin
- Root
- causa
- English cognates
- cause, accuse
Grammar
Verb type-ar regular
Examples
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The storm caused serious damage on the coast.
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I do not want to cause anyone problems.
llegada gran .
His arrival caused great surprise among the guests.
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What do you think caused the accident?
impuesto malestar .
The new tax caused a lot of discontent in the city.
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