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causes

/ˈkɑzɪz/ /ˈkɔːzɪz/ /ˈkɔzɪz/

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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.

outcome event action

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noun

Causas, motivos

(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, principio

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

Examples :

"She dedicated her free time to various causes, such as environmental protection and animal rescue. "

Ella dedicó su tiempo libre a diversas causas, como la protección del medio ambiente y el rescate de animales.

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noun

Causa, interés, ventaja

Sake; interest; advantage.

Examples :

"She always puts her children's causes above her own needs. "

Ella siempre pone los intereses de sus hijos por encima de sus propias necesidades.

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noun

Causa, asunto

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

Examples :

""Supporting animal shelters is one of my favorite causes." "

Apoyar a los refugios de animales es uno de mis asuntos favoritos.

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noun

Causa, pleito

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 lawyer believed his client had causes for a lawsuit after the unfair dismissal from her job. "

El abogado creía que su cliente tenía motivos para un pleito después del despido injusto de su trabajo.

law action right state process

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verb

Causa, provoca

To set off an event or action.

Examples :

"The lightning caused thunder."

El rayo causó el trueno.

outcome action event process

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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.

outcome action process

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verb

Causar, motivar

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

Examples :

"He causes his tardiness by saying the bus was late. "

Él justifica su tardanza diciendo que el autobús llegó tarde.