causes
1. reasons or factors that produce an effect or result
The causes of climate change are complex.
As causas das mudanças climáticas são complexas.
2. legal cases or lawsuits
The lawyer won several important causes this year.
O advogado venceu várias causas importantes este ano.
3. social or political movements; principles one supports
She dedicates her life to humanitarian causes.
Ela dedica sua vida a causas humanitárias.
4. underlying reason or explanation
Without knowing the cause, we cannot solve the problem.
Sem conhecer a causa, não podemos resolver o problema.
In Brazilian culture, 'causas' frequently refers to social justice movements and activism. Brazilians commonly discuss 'causas' in relation to environmental protection, human rights, and community welfare. The word is also heavily used in the legal system and political discourse.
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