causas
“causas” means “causes” in Spanish. It has 3 different meanings depending on context:
causes
Also: reasons, legal cases
📝 In Action
Estamos investigando las causas del accidente.
A1We are investigating the causes of the accident.
Ella defiende muchas causas sociales.
A2She defends many social causes.
El abogado tiene varias causas pendientes.
B2The lawyer has several legal cases pending.
you cause
Also: you bring about
📝 In Action
Tú siempre causas muchos problemas.
A2You always cause a lot of problems.
Si gritas, causas una mala impresión.
B1If you shout, you cause a bad impression.
Subjunctive
Imperfect Subjunctive
Present Subjunctive
Indicative
Preterite
Imperfect
Present
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Quick Quiz: causas
Question 1 of 2
If you say 'Tú causas risa', what are you saying?
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📚 Etymology▼
From the Latin word 'causa', which meant 'reason', 'purpose', or 'judicial case'.
First recorded: 12th century
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Frequently Asked Questions
Is 'causas' always feminine?
When it means 'reasons' or 'legal cases', yes, it is feminine (las causas). When used as slang for 'friends' in Peru, people might say 'mis causas' for a group of friends regardless of gender.
How do I know if 'causas' is a noun or a verb?
Look at what comes before it! If you see 'las', 'muchas', or 'mis', it's likely a noun (things). If it follows 'tú' or is the main action of the sentence, it's a verb (you cause).