Usage Note
Causare means to bring about something, almost always negative, causare danni ('to cause damage') or causare un incidente. For neutral or positive results Italians often prefer provocare or portare a. It is a regular -are verb.
Examples
"La pioggia ha causato ritardi."
Natural Translation
The rain caused delays.
Literal Translation
The rain has caused delays.

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