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causar

to cause

verb kow-SAHR Less Common
Mind & Emotions Mental States

Origin: From Latin causare.

Also means

to bring about

Usage Note

Causar is a regular -ar verb and is typically followed by a direct noun object: causar daño (to cause harm), causar problemas (to cause problems). It overlaps with provocar, but causar tends toward neutral or involuntary causation while provocar often implies deliberate instigation.

Examples

"El ruido causa molestias a los vecinos."

Natural Translation

The noise causes annoyance to the neighbors.

Literal Translation

The noise causes annoyances to the neighbors

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