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    Causa (en. Cause)

    /ˈkau̇-sə/

    Meaning & Definition

    EnglishSpanish
    noun
    Motive or reason that justifies an action.
    The cause of the accident was the rain.
    La causa del accidente fue la lluvia.
    Matter or issue that is discussed in a trial.
    The lawyer prepared for the case in court.
    El abogado se preparó para la causa en el tribunal.
    A movement or ideal for which one fights.
    She devotes her time to the environmental cause.
    Ella dedica su tiempo a la causa medioambiental.

    Etymology

    From Latin 'causa', which has the same meaning.

    Common Phrases and Expressions

    because of
    Due to something.
    por causa de
    to make common cause
    To join a cause or position.
    hacer causa común
    cause and effect
    Relationship between an action and its result.
    causa y efecto

    Related Words

    causality
    Relationship between cause and effect.
    causalidad
    causative
    That causes something.
    causante
    causation
    Action of causing something.
    causación

    Slang Meanings

    Friend or mate (in some Latin American countries)
    Hey, dude, how have you been?
    Eh, causa, ¿cómo has estado?
    A colloquial term to refer to someone close.
    I'm going out with my buddies this weekend.
    Voy a salir con mis causas este fin de semana.