This is the 2713th most frequent Portuguese word.
provocar
"Provocar" means "to provoke, cause, incite, or stir up."
In this sentence, 'provocar' is used to indicate causing or bringing about an effect, specifically natural phenomena leading to floods.
A chuva provocou enchentes em várias regiões.
The rain caused floods in several regions.
Here, 'provocar' is utilized to describe playful teasing or bothering in an interpersonal setting.
Ele gosta de brincar e provocar seus amigos.
He likes to joke and tease his friends.
In this example, 'provocar' means to incite or trigger a reaction, specifically sparking a debate or argument among people.