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    Provocó (en. Caused)

    /pɾoβoˈko/

    Meaning & Definition

    EnglishSpanish
    verb
    To cause or originate something.
    His speech provoked a strong ovation.
    Su discurso provocó una fuerte ovación.
    To lead to an emotional reaction or response.
    The news provoked sadness among the attendees.
    Las noticias provocaron tristeza entre los asistentes.
    To incite or stimulate someone to do something.
    The challenge provoked friendly competition between them.
    El reto provocó una competencia amistosa entre ellos.

    Etymology

    It derives from the Latin verb 'provocare', which means to call towards, to challenge.

    Common Phrases and Expressions

    provoke reactions
    To cause emotional or physical responses in people.
    provocar reacciones
    provoke a conflict
    To initiate a dispute or disagreement between parties.
    provocar un conflicto
    cause harm
    To cause some kind of damage or injury.
    provocar daño

    Related Words

    provocation
    Action of provoking.
    provocación
    provoker
    That provokes or incites.
    provocador
    provocative
    That has the ability to provoke.
    provocativo

    Slang Meanings

    Caused an uncomfortable or complicated situation.
    His comment provoked a misunderstanding among people.
    Su comentario provocó un malentendido entre la gente.
    Made someone angry.
    I didn't mean to provoke my brother, but I did it without realizing.
    No quería provocar a mi hermano, pero lo hice sin darme cuenta.