ocasionado

Ocasionado is the past participle of the Spanish verb ocasionar, meaning to cause or bring about. As an adjective, ocasionado describes something that has been caused or produced by a specific action or event. It is commonly used in formal or technical contexts to denote consequences or results, for example: los daños ocasionados por la tormenta or un retraso ocasionado por problemas logísticos. It is roughly synonymous with causado or provocado, though nuance and regional usage may vary.

Grammatical use: Ocasionado agrees in gender and number with the noun it modifies (un daño ocasionado, los daños ocasionados). It frequently appears in passive constructions with ser to express a result or cause: El incendio fue ocasionado por una chispa. It can also appear in attributive position, but phrases like la situación causada are more common in everyday language.

Etymology and related terms: Ocasionado derives from the verb ocasionar, itself related to the noun ocasión (opportunity, event). The formation follows a typical -ar verb pattern for past participles. Related verbs include causar, provocar y originar, all of which convey the idea of bringing about a result, though they differ slightly in connotation and typical contexts.

Usage notes: In many contexts, ocasionado emphasizes the result or consequence tied to a cause, and is often used in reports, summaries, or descriptions of events and damages. While closely related to causado and provocado, the choice among these terms can reflect formality, tone, and regional preference.