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    Provocado (en. Provoked)

    /pɾoβoˈkaðo/

    Meaning & Definition

    EnglishSpanish
    adjective
    It refers to something that has been caused by an external action.
    The damage was caused by the storm.
    El daño fue provocado por la tormenta.
    It indicates the action of inciting or stimulating a reaction.
    His behavior provoked the anger of those present.
    Su comportamiento provocó la ira de los presentes.
    Describes a situation that has been intentionally generated.
    The discussion was provoked by a misunderstanding.
    La discusión fue provocada por un malentendido.

    Etymology

    Derived from the verb provocar, which comes from the Latin 'provocare', meaning to call towards oneself.

    Common Phrases and Expressions

    provoked by
    Caused by someone or something specific.
    provocado por
    intentionally provoked
    Caused deliberately.
    provocado intencionalmente
    to be provoked
    To feel incited to react in a situation.
    estar provocado

    Related Words

    provoke
    Inciting or causing a reaction or response.
    provocar
    evoke
    To raise or generate a situation or emotion.
    suscitar
    instigate
    Inciting someone to do something usually negative.
    instigar

    Slang Meanings

    Provoked in the context of a fight or confrontation.
    When he looked at him that way, it was already known that there was a provoked.
    Cuando lo miró de esa manera, ya se sabía que había un provocado.
    Referring to someone who is looking for trouble.
    Don’t be provoked, just ignore him.
    No seas provocado, solo ignóralo.