WordReference English-Spanish Dictionary © 2025:
| Principal Translations |
| provoking adj | (causing annoyance) | provocativo/a adj |
| | The politician's provoking comments got a rise from his affronted opponent. |
provoking,
-provoking adj | (stimulating a certain reaction) | provocador/a adj |
| Note: Used in combination |
| | Tabloids often publish anger-provoking headlines. |
WordReference English-Spanish Dictionary © 2025:
| Principal Translations |
| provoke [sth]⇒ vtr | (cause) | provocar⇒ vtr |
| | | causar⇒ vtr |
| | | ocasionar⇒ vtr |
| | The sudden rise in food prices provoked riots. |
| | El repentino aumento en los precios de la comida provocó disturbios. |
provoke,
provoke [sb] into (doing) [sth],
provoke [sb] to (do) [sth] vtr | (incite [sb] to do [sth]) | inducir⇒ vtr |
| | | incitar⇒ vtr |
| | | provocar⇒ vtr |
| | His article provoked me into writing a letter to The Times. |
| | Su artículo me indujo a escribir una carta al periódico. |
| provoke [sb]⇒ vtr | (make angry) | provocar⇒ vtr |
| | | irritar⇒ vtr |
| | Loud parties late at night will provoke your neighbours. |
| | Las fiestas ruidosas por la noche provocarán a tus vecinos. |
WordReference English-Spanish Dictionary © 2025:
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