La causa
Example: La causa del problema es la falta de agua.
Definition
"La causa" in philosophy refers to the reason or explanation for an event or condition, such as why something happens or exists. It identifies the underlying factor or principle responsible for a particular outcome or effect, like in the phrase 'La causa del problema es la falta de agua.'
Etymology
The term "la causa" comes from the Latin word 'causa,' meaning 'reason' or 'cause.' This Latin origin influenced many Romance languages, including Spanish. Did you know? The concept of 'cause' has been central since ancient philosophy, especially in Aristotle's works where he explored different types of causes.
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"La causa" appears in the Vocaplus list "Spanish - Philosophy - (A1) - set 1", containing 112 commonly used words.
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