This is the 1312th most frequent Spanish word.
provocó
"Provocó" means "caused" or "provoked."
Here, 'provocó' is used to indicate an event or situation that resulted in significant consequences, specifically damages caused by the fire.
El incendio provocó grandes daños en la ciudad.
The fire caused major damages in the city.
In this sentence, 'provocó' is used to describe something that incited or elicited a specific response or reaction, emphasizing the causative effect of the speech.
El discurso del político provocó una reacción en la audiencia.
The politician's speech provoked a reaction from the audience.
'Provocó' is employed here to show the initiation of a spontaneous response, laughter, caused by the comment, highlighting its humor or surprise element.