Meaning
cause
- lawsuit
In a sentence
La causa del ritardo è il traffico.
The cause of the delay is traffic.
Hai perso la causa contro il vicino?
Did you lose the lawsuit against the neighbor?
Non conosco la causa del problema.
I don't know the cause of the problem.
Word forms (2)
| Word | Word forms |
|---|---|
| causa | feminine · singular |
| cause | feminine · plural |
Usage notes
- Use 'causa' for abstract causes (e.g., 'la causa della libertà'). For physical reasons, prefer 'motivo' or 'ragione'.
- In legal contexts, 'causa' means 'lawsuit'—never 'trial' (use 'processo' for that).
- Common mistake: confusing 'a causa di' (due to) with 'per' (for). 'A causa di' implies negative consequences.