Motivo
Definition
(noun) Reason or cause explaining something
Examples
“No hay motivo válido para justificar ese tipo de comportamiento.”
“Su motivo fue el cansancio.”
His reason was exhaustion.
“¿Qué motivo tienes para irte tan temprano?”
What reason do you have for leaving so early?
“Ana me dio un motivo claro: perdió el tren en Atocha.”
Ana gave me a clear reason, she missed the train at Atocha.
“Si llamas mañana, te explico el motivo de todo esto.”
If you call tomorrow, I'll explain the reason behind all this.
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Other Spanish words at this level include Diseñador, Preguntarse, Lo Que Sea, Por cierto, and Ver. Tap any word to see its definition, examples, and audio.
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