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    Provoca (en. Causes)

    /pɾoˈβo.ka/

    Meaning & Definition

    EnglishSpanish
    verb
    To cause a reaction or response in someone.
    His comment provokes a discussion among the participants.
    Su comentario provoca una discusión entre los participantes.
    To induce someone to perform an inappropriate or negative action.
    Alcohol causes many people to lose control.
    El alcohol provoca que muchas personas pierdan el control.
    To stimulate intense emotions or sensations.
    The movie provokes great sadness in the audience.
    La película provoca una gran tristeza en el público.
    To incite or provoke a conflict or fight.
    Her provocative attitude provokes tensions in the meeting.
    Su actitud provocativa provoca tensiones en la reunión.

    Etymology

    It comes from the Latin 'provocare', which means 'to call towards' or 'to incite.'

    Common Phrases and Expressions

    to provoke a crisis
    To cause or induce a situation of conflict or difficulty.
    provocar una crisis
    to provoke laughter
    To cause laughter or fun in someone.
    provocar risas
    to provoke a reaction
    To cause someone to respond or act in a certain way.
    provocar una reacción

    Related Words

    provocateur
    A person who provokes, instigates, or incites action or response.
    provocador
    provocation
    The act of provoking; it can have negative or challenging connotations.
    provocación
    provocative
    That which provokes, incites, or stimulates interest or attention.
    provocativo

    Slang Meanings

    To provoke uncomfortable situations.
    He always provokes drama with his comments.
    Siempre provoca drama con sus comentarios.
    To shake someone emotionally.
    That song provokes me in a way I can't explain.
    Esa canción me provoca de una manera que no puedo explicar.