cause

US /kɑːz/
UK /kɑːz/
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1.

causa, razão

a person or thing that gives rise to an action, phenomenon, or condition

:
The heavy rain was the cause of the flood.
A chuva forte foi a causa da enchente.
What was the cause of the accident?
Qual foi a causa do acidente?
2.

causa, ideal

a principle, aim, or movement that one is prepared to defend or advocate

:
She dedicated her life to the cause of human rights.
Ela dedicou sua vida à causa dos direitos humanos.
They are fighting for a noble cause.
Eles estão lutando por uma nobre causa.
1.

causar, provocar

make (something, especially something bad) happen

:
The strong winds caused a lot of damage.
Os ventos fortes causaram muitos danos.
His reckless driving caused the accident.
Sua direção imprudente causou o acidente.