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    Provocar (en. Provoke)

    /pɾoβo'kaɾ/

    Meaning & Definition

    EnglishSpanish
    verb
    Cause or incite an effect or a reaction to occur.
    Heat can provoke the expansion of metal.
    El calor puede provocar la expansión del metal.
    Incite someone to take action or to react.
    His comments provoked a heated discussion.
    Sus comentarios provocaron una discusión acalorada.
    Trigger an intense emotion in someone.
    The movie provokes sadness in many people.
    La película provoca tristeza en muchas personas.

    Etymology

    From Latin 'provocare', which means to call or incite.

    Common Phrases and Expressions

    provoke a reaction
    Cause someone to react in a specific way.
    provocar una reacción
    provoke problems
    Cause inconveniences or difficulties.
    provocar problemas
    provoke laughter
    Cause people to laugh.
    provocar risas

    Related Words

    provocation
    Action of provoking.
    provocación
    provocateur
    One who provokes.
    provocador
    incentivize
    Synonym of provoke in the context of motivating.
    incentivar

    Slang Meanings

    Move to action in a fun or risky context.
    That joke provoked a good time among friends.
    Esa broma provocó un buen rato entre amigos.
    Incite the party or fun.
    She always provokes the atmosphere at gatherings.
    Ella siempre provoca el ambiente en las reuniones.