Causar
Example: O excesso de sol pode causar queimaduras na pele.
Definition
"Causar" means to bring about or make something happen, especially an effect or result. For example, excessive sun exposure can "cause" burns on the skin, meaning it leads to or produces that outcome.
Etymology
The Portuguese verb "causar" originates from the Latin verb "causare," meaning 'to cause or bring about.' This Latin term derives from "causa," meaning 'reason or cause.' Fun fact: the word 'cause' in English shares this same Latin root, highlighting a common linguistic ancestry.
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