Portuguese Phrase
Isso provoca eventos climáticos extremos.
Meaning
The sentence states that a certain factor (often human activity or greenhouse‑gas emissions) leads to the occurrence of extreme weather phenomena such as severe storms, heatwaves, or floods. It emphasizes a cause‑and‑effect relationship.
When to use
Use this phrase when discussing climate change, environmental reports, news articles, or debates about the impact of human actions on weather patterns. It works well in both formal presentations and informal conversations about the environment.
✦Grammar Breakdown
Issoprovocaeventosclimáticosextremos
Isso (Demonstrative pronoun)
Used to refer to a previously mentioned idea or situation; it is neutral and singular.
provoca (Verb – present 3rd person singular)
From the verb ‘provocar’, meaning ‘to cause’ or ‘to provoke’; conjugated in the present indicative to match the neutral subject ‘isso’.
eventos (Noun – plural)
Plural form of ‘evento’; the direct object of the verb, so it must agree in number with the verb’s action.
climáticos (Adjective – plural, masculine)
Adjectival form of ‘climático’; it agrees in gender (masculine) and number (plural) with ‘eventos’.
extremos (Adjective – plural, masculine)
Another adjective that modifies ‘eventos’; it also follows the same gender‑number agreement rules.
🗨In Conversation
Isso provoca eventos climáticos extremos.
That causes extreme weather events.
Então precisamos reduzir as emissões de carbono imediatamente.
Then we need to cut carbon emissions immediately.
✕Common Mistakes
Isso causa eventos climáticos extremos.
‘Causa’ is correct but less idiomatic in this context; native speakers prefer ‘provoca’, ‘gera’ or ‘desencadeia’.
Isso provoca eventos climático extremos.
The adjective must agree in number with ‘eventos’; using singular form is a grammar error.
Isso provoca eventos climáticos extremo.
Same agreement issue – the adjective must be plural ‘extremos’.
↔Alternatives
Isso gera eventos climáticos extremos.
That generates extreme weather events.
Isso desencadeia eventos climáticos extremos.
That triggers extreme weather events.
Isso resulta em eventos climáticos extremos.
That results in extreme weather events.
Cultural Tip
In Brazil, discussions about climate change have become mainstream, especially after the 2019 Amazon fires. When speaking about environmental issues, Brazilians often use strong verbs like ‘provocar’, ‘gerar’ or ‘desencadear’ to stress urgency. Keep the tone respectful; blaming can be perceived as confrontational, so pair the statement with a constructive suggestion.