No. 10,037 in Catalan
ocasionar
"Ocasionar" means "to cause" or "to bring about."
In a sentence
La pluja intensa pot ocasionar problemes als carrers.
The heavy rain can cause problems in the streets.
In this context, 'ocasionar' is used to mean 'to cause' or 'to give rise to', indicating a resulting condition due to an external factor.
Un malentès pot ocasionar conflictes entre amics.
A misunderstanding can cause conflicts between friends.
Here, 'ocasionar' signifies to bring about or generate, emphasizing the outcome of a misunderstanding.
Una decisió impulsiva pot ocasionar conseqüències inesperades.
An impulsive decision can lead to unexpected consequences.
In this usage, 'ocasionar' serves to imply causing or leading to, highlighting the link between an action and its effects.
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