Spanish Conversation · Level 187
15 words
Spanish word
ocasionar
Pronunciation
IPA/okasjoˈnaɾ/
Meaning
- verbcause
Example
La lluvia ocasionó retrasos en el tren.
The rain caused train delays.
More examples
Una mala decisión puede ocasionar gastos inesperados.
A bad decision can cause unexpected expenses.
Core concept
An act or event that brings about damage, problems, or change.
Common phrases
ocasionar problemas
cause problems
ocasionar daños
cause damage
ocasionar retrasos
cause delays
Similar words
causar: Serves as a direct cause or contributing factor for a result.
provocar: Triggers sharp emotional or social reactions and commotion.
producir: Brings into being an object, state, or circumstance.
generar: Yields energy, effects, or outputs that drive subsequent processes.
Definition in Spanish
Producir o traer como consecuencia un daño, problema o cambio en alguien o algo.
Word origin
From Late Latin occasionāre, built on occasio 'opportunity', which shifted from 'make an occasion' to 'bring about' and became Spanish ocasionar.
Usage tips
- Frequently appears in written registers such as news and reports with nouns like 'retrasos', 'daños', or 'problemas', while everyday speech often favors causar or provocar.