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originado

originated

adjective oh-ree-hee-NAH-doh Rare
Descriptions & Qualities Quality

Also means

caused

Usage Note

Originado is the past-participle adjective of originar (to originate, to cause), used with estar: el problema está originado por la falta de recursos (the problem is caused by a lack of resources). It can describe both a geographic origin and a causal origin. The reflexive originarse means 'to arise' or 'to start'.

Examples

"El incendio fue originado por un cortocircuito."

Natural Translation

The fire was caused by a short circuit.

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