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provocar

to cause; to bring about, to provoke; to incite; to stir up, to trigger (a reaction, symptom, event)

p ɾ o b o ˈk a ɾ
verb Uncommon #18,690
to cause; to bring about Common in neutral contexts meaning 'to cause' (often effects, reactions, problems).
SP: La tormenta va a provocar muchos problemas en la ciudad.
EN: The storm is going to cause many problems in the city.
to provoke; to incite; to stir up Often used for provoking reactions or conflict; can imply intentionality.
SP: No debes provocar una pelea por un malentendido.
EN: You shouldn't provoke a fight over a misunderstanding.
to trigger (a reaction, symptom, event) Frequently used with emotions, symptoms, or scientific/medical reactions.
SP: El polen puede provocar una reacción alérgica.
EN: Pollen can trigger an allergic reaction.
Conjugation of provocar
Indicative past
SingularPlural
Second provocaste —
Third provocó —
provocar
Past
provocado
Indicative present
SingularPlural
Third provoca —
Subjunctive present
SingularPlural
Third provoca —
Imperative
SingularPlural
Second provoca —
Present
provocando

Lo quiere provocar.

He wants to provoke him.

— Blade Runner 2049 (2017)

Debes dejar de provocar peleas con Tom.

You need to stop provoking fights with Tom.

Trate de provocar que la gente se presente.

Try to provoke people to come forward.

Talia Concept adora provocar.

Talia Concept loves to provoke.

— La gran belleza (2013)

Lo esencial es provocar su interés.

The key is to spark their interest.

— Moscú no cree en las lágrimas (1980)

Pequeñas partículas en el aire pueden provocar cáncer.

Small particles in the air can cause cancer.

El agua potable sucia puede provocar enfermedades.

Dirty drinking water can cause illness.

Va a provocar a la señora Gentile.

He’s going to provoke Mrs. Gentile.

— Fue la mano de Dios (2021)

Tom parece divertirse mucho tratando de provocar tantos problemas como él pueda.

Tom seems to have a lot of fun trying to cause as much trouble as he can.

No tienes idea qué gran desastre tu mentira está a punto de provocar.

You have no idea what a huge disaster your lie is about to cause.

— Gangs of Wasseypur. Parte 1 (2012)

Parece que estás intentando provocar a Tom.

It seems like you're trying to provoke Tom.

A mí también me gusta provocar, Sr. Hauser.

I like to provoke people too, Mr. Hauser.

— La vida de los otros (2006)

Mi objetivo es salvar al mundo, no provocar un suicidio.

My goal is to save the world, not to cause a suicide.

— Buena suerte, pásalo bien, no mueras (2026)

No se trata de provocar.

It's not about provoking.

— Ha vuelto (2015)

Deja de provocar a todo el mundo para descargar tu ira.

Stop provoking everyone to vent your anger.

— Un simple accidente (2025)

Ese tío va a provocar un incendio.

That guy is going to start a fire.

— Academia Rushmore (1998)

Me vas a provocar un infarto.

You're going to give me a heart attack.

— Scream 7 (2026)