Translation of Spanish word "la razón" to English
la razón
/la raˈθon/
Meaning
NounThat which causes something: an efficient cause, a proximate cause.
How to use
La razón ('reason') is feminine (plural: las razones). Tener razón — To be right.
🇬🇧 English
reason
Example
Hay una razón para todo.
There is a reason for everything.
Tienes razón en lo que dices.
You are right about what you say.
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- tener razón— to be right
- dar la razón a— to agree with someone / admit they are right
- por esa razón— for that reason
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What does the Spanish word "la razón" mean?▼
The Spanish word "la razón" means "reason" in English.
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