No. 274 in Portuguese
causa
Cause.
In a sentence
A causa do acidente foi um pneu furado.
The cause of the accident was a flat tire.
Here, 'causa' is used as a noun meaning 'cause' or 'reason'. It identifies the reason behind an event.
A sua dedicação à causa é admirável.
Your dedication to the cause is admirable.
In this context, 'causa' represents a principle or goal people support or stand by, acting as a noun.
Esse remédio causa sonolência em algumas pessoas.
This medicine causes drowsiness in some people.
In this sentence, 'causa' is used as a verb, meaning 'to cause' or 'to lead to,' describing an action that produces an effect.
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