provocar
Translations
- to provoke
- to cause
Commonly used in various contexts.
Conjugation
Conditional
| yo | provocaría |
| tú | provocarías |
| él/ella | provocaría |
| nosotros | provocaríamos |
| vosotros | provocaríais |
| ellos/as | provocarían |
Conditional Perfect
| yo | habría provocado |
| tú | habrías provocado |
| él/ella | habría provocado |
| nosotros | habríamos provocado |
| vosotros | habríais provocado |
| ellos/as | habrían provocado |
Future
| yo | provocaré |
| tú | provocarás |
| él/ella | provocará |
| nosotros | provocaremos |
| vosotros | provocaréis |
| ellos/as | provocarán |
Future Perfect
| yo | habré provocado |
| tú | habrás provocado |
| él/ella | habrá provocado |
| nosotros | habremos provocado |
| vosotros | habréis provocado |
| ellos/as | habrán provocado |
Imperfect
| yo | provocaba |
| tú | provocabas |
| él/ella | provocaba |
| nosotros | provocábamos |
| vosotros | provocabais |
| ellos/as | provocaban |
Pluperfect
| yo | había provocado |
| tú | habías provocado |
| él/ella | había provocado |
| nosotros | habíamos provocado |
| vosotros | habíais provocado |
| ellos/as | habían provocado |
Present
| yo | provoco |
| tú | provocas |
| él/ella | provoca |
| nosotros | provocamos |
| vosotros | provocáis |
| ellos/as | provocan |
Present Perfect
| yo | he provocado |
| tú | has provocado |
| él/ella | ha provocado |
| nosotros | hemos provocado |
| vosotros | habéis provocado |
| ellos/as | han provocado |
Preterite
| yo | provocé |
| tú | provocaste |
| él/ella | provocó |
| nosotros | provocamos |
| vosotros | provocasteis |
| ellos/as | provocaron |
Example Sentences
Her incisive critique of the article provoked an intense debate among the readers.
She tried to provoke a positive reaction in her audience during the presentation.
Las rosaceas pueden provocar enrojecimiento facial, lo que afecta la autoestima de quienes las padecen.
Rosacea can cause facial redness, which affects the self-esteem of those who suffer from it.
Los ciervos suelen coitar durante la temporada de apareamiento, lo que provoca una gran actividad en el bosque.
Deer often mate during the breeding season, which causes a lot of activity in the forest.
Su desueno constante le provocaba problemas de concentración y fatiga.
His constant dreamlessness caused him concentration problems and fatigue.
The clock was misadjusted, which caused me to always arrive late.
The peripheral nerve is damaged, causing a strange sensation in the leg.
The lack of discipline in the team caused delays in the final project's delivery.
El escandiera que provocó la discusión fue ampliamente criticado por la prensa.
The scandal that triggered the discussion was widely criticized by the press.
The murder of the political leader shocked the entire nation and provoked massive protests.
Acidic fruits can cause an unpleasant reaction if combined with certain foods.
El trasoi que recibieron tras la decisión del gobierno fue inesperado y provocó protestas por toda la ciudad.
The backlash they received after the government's decision was unexpected and sparked protests throughout the city.
The slip on the ice made me fall unexpectedly, causing laughter among my friends.
The stiffness of the material caused the final design to be less flexible than expected.
The car's brake did not work properly and nearly caused an accident.
When he fell, he suffered a tumble that caused a slight bruise on his leg.
His behavior in meetings always provokes laughter and a relaxed atmosphere.
La ciguata es una enfermedad que puede provocar síntomas gastrointestinales severos tras consumir ciertos peces.
Ciguatera is a disease that can cause severe gastrointestinal symptoms after consuming certain fish.
Elevated levels of uric acid can cause health problems, such as gout.
Los ahervoras son sustancias que provocan la ebullición de los líquidos, utilizadas en la cocina moderna.
The boiling agents are substances that cause the boiling of liquids, used in modern cooking.
The short circuit in the wiring caused a blackout in the entire area.
The disobedience of the established rules caused chaos in the meeting.
The burlesque tone of his speech provoked laughter among the attendees.
El cambio climático ha provocado alteraciones en los patrones de lluvia y temperatura en todo el mundo.
Climate change has caused alterations in rainfall and temperature patterns worldwide.
The puff of hot air caused a rapid spread of the fire.
The mailbox in the neighborhood was vandalized, prompting many residents to complain.
Oncogenic viruses can alter the DNA of cells and cause cancer.
Los desfrenamientos de la juventud a menudo provocan situaciones inesperadas y, a veces, peligrosas.
The unrestrained behaviors of youth often provoke unexpected and sometimes dangerous situations.
His incensive style in painting provokes deep reflection in viewers.
The author often ironizes about politics in his novels, provoking laughter and reflections.
La deformación de la imagen provocó confusión entre los espectadores que asistían a la proyección.
The distortion of the image caused confusion among the viewers attending the screening.
Gossip in the office is always present and often causes laughter among colleagues.
The sudden change in the market caused all the vendors to disperse quickly.
Sodomy is a topic that still provokes debates in today's society.
The lack of form in the design provoked criticism among more traditional architects.
The driver's distraction caused a minor accident at the intersection.
El enfoque anticientífico de la propuesta provocó críticas de la comunidad académica.
The anti-scientific approach of the proposal provoked criticism from the academic community.
El valor exintrinseco del arte radica en la emoción que provoca en el espectador.
The extrinsic value of art lies in the emotion it evokes in the viewer.
The sculpture had a phallic design that provoked many interpretations.
The pyromaniac was arrested after causing several fires in the city.
Los manifestantes lanzaron un cóctel molotov durante la protesta, provocando una fuerte reacción de la policía.
The protesters threw a Molotov cocktail during the demonstration, provoking a strong reaction from the police.
The blockage on the road caused a huge traffic jam that lasted several hours.
The spike of the plant caused a sharp pain in my hand when I touched it carelessly.
The latency in the system's response caused delays in delivering crucial information.
The sway of the tree caused the shadow to move slowly.
The actor decided to overact in the climactic scene, which caused laughter in the audience.
El condenador del aire en la nevera dejó de funcionar, lo que provocó que la comida se estropeara rápidamente.
The air condenser in the fridge stopped working, causing the food to spoil quickly.
La meretricia es un tema controvertido que provoca debates intensos en la sociedad.
Prostitution is a controversial topic that provokes intense debates in society.
El alborotador del grupo siempre provoca problemas en las fiestas.
The troublemaker in the group always causes problems at parties.