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    Provocaron (en. They caused)

    /pro-bo-ca-ron/

    Meaning & Definition

    EnglishSpanish
    verb
    To make something happen as a result of an action.
    The changes in policy provoked a large discussion.
    Los cambios en la política provocaron una gran discusión.
    To instigate someone to act in a certain way.
    His attitude provoked his friends to get angry.
    Su actitud provocó que sus amigos se enojaran.
    To cause a negative or unpleasant effect.
    The news provoked sadness among the inhabitants.
    Las noticias provocaron tristeza entre los habitantes.

    Etymology

    From the Latin 'provocare', which means 'to call towards' or 'to challenge'.

    Common Phrases and Expressions

    to provoke a reaction
    To cause someone to respond in a specific way.
    provocar una reacción
    to provoke a change
    To trigger modifications in a situation or state.
    provocar un cambio
    to provoke anger
    To cause someone to feel angry.
    provocar el enojo

    Related Words

    provocateur
    A person who seeks to cause reactions.
    provocador
    provocation
    The action of provoking, inciting, or challenging someone.
    provocación

    Slang Meanings

    To make someone react in an intense or impulsive way.
    That comment really provoked Juan.
    Ese comentario realmente provocó a Juan.
    To lead someone to do something unexpected.
    Juana provoked laughter from the group with her joke.
    Juana provocó la risa del grupo con su broma.