Ocasionado (en. Caused)

[oka.sjaˈna.ðo]

Meaning & Definition

EnglishSpanish
adjective
That has occurred because of something.
The accident was occasioned by the rain.
El accidente fue ocasionado por la lluvia.
That is produced as a result of an action.
The inconveniences were occasioned by the noise.
Las molestias fueron ocasionadas por el ruido.
That has been generated by a circumstance.
The conflict was occasioned by a misunderstanding.
El conflicto fue ocasionado por un malentendido.

Etymology

It comes from the verb 'ocasionar', which in turn has roots in the Latin 'occasionare'.

Common Phrases and Expressions

occasioned by
Caused or provoked by.
ocasionado por
to cause problems
To cause difficulties or inconveniences.
ocasionar problemas
a special occasion
A noteworthy event that deserves to be celebrated.
una ocasión especial

Related Words

to occasion
To provoke or cause an effect or damage.
ocasionar
occasion
Moment or opportunity in which something happens.
ocasión
case
Situation or circumstance that requires attention.
caso

Slang Meanings

Caused in an informal context.
The mess at the party was occasioned by the friends who arrived late.
El desorden en la fiesta fue ocasionado por los amigos que llegaron tarde.
Provoked in casual language.
Problems in the house are always occasioned by lack of maintenance.
Los problemas en la casa siempre son ocasionados por no hacer mantenimiento.