Translation of Spanish word "motivo" to English
motivo
/moˈtiβo/
Meaning
NounA reason or explanation for something.
How to use
Motivo ('motive / reason / pattern') is masculine. Con motivo de — On the occasion of / because of.
🇬🇧 English
reason
Example
La causa del incendio fue un cortocircuito eléctrico.
The cause of the fire was an electrical short circuit.
La razón por la que no asistí a la reunión fue mi enfermedad.
The reason I didn't attend the meeting was my illness.
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- con motivo de— on the occasion of / by reason of
- sin motivo— without reason
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What does the Spanish word "motivo" mean?▼
The Spanish word "motivo" means "reason" in English.
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Yes, here is a practical example: "La causa del incendio fue un cortocircuito eléctrico." (which translates as "The cause of the fire was an electrical short circuit.").
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