Kilo Lingo

/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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This word is part of lesson 25.