causa

cause(noun)

something or someone that produces an effect or result

Having no money is the cause of all my misery.

motivo, ragione

cause(noun)

a reason for an action; a motive

You had no cause to treat your wife so badly.

causa

cause(noun)

an aim or concern for which an individual or group works

cancer research and other deserving causes; in the cause of peace.

causare

cause(verb)

to make (something) happen; to bring about; to be the means of

What caused the accident?; He caused me to drop my suitcase.