por causa

por causa(
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A phrase is a group of words commonly used together (e.g., once upon a time).
phrase
a. for a ... reason
La gente piensa que estaba estresado, pero dimitió de su cargo por causa distinta.People think he was stressed out, but he resigned his post for a different reason.
b. for ... reasons
El hombre disparó en el restaurante por causa desconocida. La policía lo está interrogando.The man fired the gun inside the restaurant for unknown reasons. He's being questioned by the police.
c.
This refers to an idiomatic word or phrase for which there is no word-for-word translation.
no direct translation
El abuelo murió por causa natural. Era un hombre muy mayor.Granddad died of natural causes. He was a very old man.
Lamentamos comunicarle que no podremos asistir al evento por causa ajena a nuestra voluntad.We regret to inform you that we will be unable to attend the event for reasons beyond our control.
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