causare
cause
Far accadere qualcosa o essere il motivo per cui qualcosa succede.
The Italian verb "causare" means "to cause" or "to bring about" something. It refers to the action of making something happen, being the reason or origin of a particular effect or event.
Parts of the Word:
- Ca-: Root related to "cause" (Latin origin: causa)
- -usare: Verb ending, indicating action or use in Italian.
Meaning:
- To be the reason for something happening.
- Example: Il fumo può causare problemi di salute. (Smoking can cause health problems.)
- To create or produce a particular effect or situation.
Italian Synonyms:
- Provocare (to provoke)
- Determinare (to determine)
- Generare (to generate)
- Indurre (to induce)
Italian Antonyms:
- Evitare (to avoid)
- Ostacolare (to hinder)
- Prevenire (to prevent)
The verb "causare" is often used in formal or scientific contexts but is common in everyday language when indicating cause and effect.
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Examples
Il vento forte può causare danni alle finestre.verb
The strong wind can cause damage to the windows.
Hai causato un grande ritardo perché sei uscito troppo tardi.verb
You caused a big delay because you left too late.
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