por causa de

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/puɾ ˈkaw.zɐ d͡ʒi/
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Because of a stated reason or cause.

Examples

  • O jogo foi cancelado por causa da chuva.
    The game was cancelled because of the rain.
  • Ela chegou tarde por causa do trânsito.
    She arrived late because of the traffic.
  • Mudamos o plano por causa de um problema técnico.
    We changed the plan because of a technical problem.
  • Por causa de uma greve, o trem não saiu.
    Because of a strike, the train did not leave.
  • Ele ficou em casa por causa da febre.
    He stayed home because of the fever.

Similar words

em razão de
devido a

Meanings

Introducing the cause

cause
neutral
Names the circumstance responsible for what happened.

Examples

  • O jogo foi cancelado por causa da chuva.
    The game was cancelled because of the rain.
  • Ela chegou tarde por causa do trânsito.
    She arrived late because of the traffic.
  • Por causa de uma greve, o trem não saiu.
    Because of a strike, the train did not leave.
  • Mudamos o plano por causa de um problema técnico.
    We changed the plan because of a technical problem.
  • Ele ficou em casa por causa da febre.
    He stayed home because of the fever.

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Etymology

Causa names the reason, while por and de link it to the event being explained.

FAQ

What does por causa de mean?

Because of a stated reason or cause.

What follows por causa de?

A noun phrase usually follows, and de contracts with an article in do or da.

Is por causa de only for bad outcomes?

No. It can introduce any cause, though it often explains a problem.

Is porque used in the same way?

Both give reasons, but porque normally introduces a clause.

How is por causa de pronounced?

The reference pronunciation is /puɾ ˈkaw.zɐ d͡ʒi/.

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