cause

• Sustantivo que designa un motivo, razón o factor que origina un evento, acción o estado; también puede referirse a un fin o propósito, o a una causa judicial o movimiento defendido por alguien.

A noun referring to a reason, motive, or factor that brings about an event, action, or condition.

1. Reason or originA2formal

   Something that produces an effect or result; the reason why something happens.

   causa, motivo, razón

   • The main cause of the accident was speeding.
   • Rain was the cause of the canceled game.
   • Lack of sleep is a common cause of poor concentration.

   Sinónimosagentbasiscatalystdeterminantgroundmotiveoriginreasonrootsource

   Antónimosconsequenceeffectoutcomeresult

2. Purpose or principleB1formal

   A principle, belief, or aim that people support or fight for.

   causa (propósito o principio)

   • She dedicated her life to the cause of environmental protection.
   • They raised money for a good cause.
   • He spoke passionately about the cause of human rights.

   Sinónimosaimbeliefcampaigncrusadegoalidealmissionmovementobjectiveprinciplepurpose

3. Legal caseC1formallegal

   A matter or lawsuit to be decided in a court of law.

   Causa judicial

   • The lawyer presented evidence for their cause.
   • The judge ruled in favor of the plaintiff's cause.
   • This cause will set a precedent for future cases.

   Sinónimosactioncaselawsuitproceedingsuit

• Verbo que denota la acción de hacer que algo ocurra o exista, o de provocar un resultado o efecto determinado, a menudo como consecuencia directa o indirecta.

A verb used to indicate the act of making something happen or bringing about a particular result or effect.

1. Make something happenA2formal

   To make something occur or exist; to bring about an effect.

   causar

   • The accident caused a traffic jam.
   • Heavy rain caused the river to flood.
   • His words caused her to cry.

   Sinónimosbring aboutcreateeffectelicitengendergenerateinduceoccasionproducepromptprovoketrigger

   Antónimosblockpreventstop

2. Produce a feeling or reactionB1formal

   To create or produce a particular feeling, reaction, or condition.

   Provocar una sensación o reacción

   • The news caused excitement among the fans.
   • The medicine caused side effects.
   • Her speech caused controversy in the audience.

   Sinónimosarousecreateelicitevokegenerateinduceproduceprovokestir uptrigger