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causal

causal

adjective kow-SAHL Rare

Origin: From Latin 'causalis', from 'causa' (cause).

Usage Note

Causal is a technical adjective used in grammar (conjunción causal, causal conjunction — e.g. porque, ya que), philosophy, and law to describe something that expresses or establishes a cause-and-effect relationship. It is invariable by gender. Learners should not confuse it with casual (coincidental, accidental) — a close false friend in both Spanish and English.

Examples

"Las conjunciones causales explican el motivo de algo."

Natural Translation

Causal conjunctions explain the reason for something.

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