cause
verbMake something happen.
- causar
Causar is a general choice; dar is natural with certain effects, such as dar medo.
The delay caused problems.
O atraso causou problemas.
- dar
Portuguese pattern: algo dá + feeling or reaction.
That song makes me want to dance.
Essa música me dá vontade de dançar.
Traveling by boat makes me feel sick.
Viajar de barco me dá enjoo.
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