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cause

/kɔːz/ /kɔz/

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noun

Causa, motivo

(often with of, typically of adverse results) The source of, or reason for, an event or action; that which produces or effects a result.

Examples :

"They identified a burst pipe as the cause of the flooding."

Identificaron una tubería rota como la causa de la inundación.

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noun

Causa, motivo

(especially with for and a bare noun) Sufficient reason for a state, as of emotion.

Examples :

"The end of the war was a cause for celebration."

El fin de la guerra fue motivo de celebración.

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noun

Causa, objetivo, ideal

A goal, aim or principle, especially one which transcends purely selfish ends.

Examples :

"Helping others was her cause in life, driving her to volunteer at the local animal shelter. "

Ayudar a los demás era su causa en la vida, lo que la impulsó a ser voluntaria en el refugio de animales local.

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noun

Causa, interés, ventaja

Sake; interest; advantage.

Examples :

"My brother's health is my chief cause for concern right now. "

La salud de mi hermano es mi principal causa de preocupación en este momento.

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noun

Causa, asunto

Any subject of discussion or debate; a matter; an affair.

Examples :

"The cause of the recent disagreement between siblings was the division of chores. "

La causa del reciente desacuerdo entre los hermanos fue la división de las tareas domésticas.

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noun

Causa, pleito, juicio

A suit or action in court; any legal process by which a party endeavors to obtain his claim, or what he regards as his right; case; ground of action.

Examples :

"The student filed a cause in court to challenge the unfair grading policy. "

El estudiante presentó una causa en el tribunal para impugnar la política de calificación injusta.

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verb

Causar, provocar

To set off an event or action.

Examples :

"The lightning caused thunder."

El rayo causó el trueno.

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verb

Causar, provocar

(ditransitive) To actively produce as a result, by means of force or authority.

Examples :

"His dogged determination caused the fundraising to be successful."

Su tenaz determinación causó el éxito de la recaudación de fondos.

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verb

Causar, provocar, justificar

To assign or show cause; to give a reason; to make excuse.

Examples :

"My teacher caused my absence from class by giving a note explaining my sick child. "

Mi profesor justificó mi ausencia de clase al dar una nota explicando la enfermedad de mi hijo.

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