Provocado (en. Caused)

/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.