provocado
“provocado” means “caused” in Spanish. It has 2 different meanings depending on context:
caused, deliberate
Also: incited
📝 In Action
El incendio forestal fue provocado.
B1The forest fire was caused on purpose (arson).
Fue un accidente provocado por la lluvia.
A2It was an accident caused by the rain.
caused, provoked
📝 In Action
Su comentario ha provocado mucha discusión.
B1His comment has caused a lot of discussion.
Tú lo habías provocado antes de la pelea.
B1You had provoked him before the fight.
🔄 Conjugations
subjunctive
imperfect
present
indicative
preterite
imperfect
present
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Quick Quiz: provocado
Question 1 of 1
Which sentence means 'The crisis was caused by the economy'?
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👥 Word Family▼
📚 Etymology▼
From the Latin word 'provocatus', which means 'called forth' or 'challenged'. It's a combination of 'pro-' (forth) and 'vocare' (to call).
First recorded: 13th century
Cognates (Related words)
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Frequently Asked Questions
Is 'provocado' always negative?
Not necessarily! While often used for accidents or fights, you can say 'su éxito fue provocado por su esfuerzo' (his success was caused by his effort).
What's the difference between 'causado' and 'provocado'?
They are very similar, but 'provocado' often suggests a more direct trigger or even an intentional act, while 'causado' is more general.