No. 1,283 in Catalan
provoca
"Provoca" means "causes" or "provokes" in English.
In a sentence
El fum provoca molèsties respiratòries.
The smoke causes respiratory discomfort.
'Provoca' here means 'causes' and is used to express a direct result or effect.
Aquest canvi provoca una reacció positiva.
This change provokes a positive reaction.
'Provoca' means 'provokes' in this context, highlighting a stimulus for a response.
La seva actitud sempre provoca discussions.
Their attitude always provokes arguments.
Here, 'provoca' indicates that the attitude leads to or incites arguments.
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