causó
“causó” means “caused” in Spanish (He/she/it caused).
caused, resulted in
Also: provoked, brought about
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La tormenta causó daños significativos en la costa.
B1The storm caused significant damage along the coast.
Su comentario causó risa en toda la audiencia.
A2His comment caused laughter throughout the entire audience.
Usted causó una gran impresión con su presentación.
B2You (formal) made a great impression with your presentation.
Indicative
Present
Imperfect
Preterite
Subjunctive
Present Subjunctive
Imperfect Subjunctive
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Which sentence correctly uses 'causó'?
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Comes from the Latin verb *causari*, which meant 'to plead' or 'to give a reason.' It is directly linked to the Latin word *causa*, meaning 'reason' or 'cause,' which is the root of the Spanish noun 'causa.'
First recorded: Medieval Latin period
Cognates (Related words)
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Frequently Asked Questions
What is the difference between 'causó' and 'causaba'?
'Causó' is the simple past (preterite), meaning the event started and finished entirely (e.g., 'The fire caused damage'). 'Causaba' is the descriptive past (imperfect), used for things that were ongoing, habitual, or happened repeatedly in the past (e.g., 'The pollution habitually caused problems').
Can I use 'causó' when talking about myself?
Only if you are using the formal 'usted' form, which is rare for referring to yourself. If you mean 'I caused,' you must use 'yo causé' (with an 'é').