causa
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factor

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"Causa" is a form of "causa", a noun which is often translated as "cause". "Factor" is a noun which is often translated as "factor". Learn more about the difference between "causa" and "factor" below.

la causa(

kow

sah

)

A feminine noun is almost always used with feminine articles and adjectives (e.g., la mujer bonita, la luna llena).

feminine noun

1. (origin)

a. cause

Aún no se conoce la causa del incendio.The cause of the fire is still unknown.

2. (motive)

a. cause

El comportamiento del profesor fue causa de despido.The teacher's behavior was cause for dismissal.

b. reason

No había causa alguna para lo sucedido, pero a veces la vida es así.There was no reason for what happened, but life is like that sometimes.

3. (ideal)

a. cause

Quiero donar dinero a una causa que ayude a los huérfanos.I want to donate money to a cause that helps orphans.

4. (legal)

a. lawsuit

Si no encontramos una manera de lidiar con la causa, vamos a tener graves problemas.If we don't find a way to deal with the lawsuit, we're going to have a serious problem.

b. case

Al final, el sindicato ganó la causa contra el estado.Finally, the union won the case against the state.

5. (casserole made with potatoes, yellow peppers, and chicken or seafood)

a. causa

Regionalism used in Peru

(Peru)

Si vas a Perú, tienes que probar la causa.If you go to Peru, you have to try causa.

el factor(

fahk

tohr

)

A masculine noun is used with masculine articles and adjectives (e.g., el hombre guapo, el sol amarillo).

masculine noun

1. (circumstance)

a. factor

Tenemos que considerar todos los factores que inciden en la situación.We have to consider all the factors that have a bearing on the situation.

b. element

Nuestro ejército tiene a su favor el factor sorpresa.Our army has the element of surprise in its favor.

2. (mathematics)

a. factor

Los factores de ocho son dos, cuatro, uno y ocho.The factors of eight are two, four, one, and eight.

3. (sunscreen)

a. factor

Este verano estoy utilizando un bloqueador solar factor 50.This summer I'm using a factor 50 sunblock.

4. (military)

a. quartermaster

El factor se encargó de repartir los víveres entre los soldados.The quartermaster distributed the provisions among the soldiers.

5. (commerce)

a. factor

Mi abuelo desempeñó un papel importante en las negociaciones como factor de la empresa.My grandfather had an important role in the negotiations as a factor for the firm.

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