Provocar
Example: La discusión provocó un cambio importante en la política local.
Definition
"Provocar" means to cause or bring about a particular action, event, or feeling, often intentionally. For example, in the phrase 'La discusión provocó un cambio importante en la política local,' it refers to the discussion causing a significant change in local politics.
Etymology
The word "provocar" comes from the Latin verb 'provocare,' which means 'to call forth, challenge, or provoke.' It is composed of 'pro-' meaning 'forward' and 'vocare' meaning 'to call.' Did you know? The root 'vocare' is also the origin of English words like 'vocal' and 'advocate.'
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"Provocar" appears in the Vocaplus list "Spanish - General - (B1) - set 3", containing 113 commonly used words.
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