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“reason” in Spanish

Spanish

Alsocausa · motivo · porqué · razonar · justificación

Pronunciation

IPA/raˈθon/

Example

Necesito una razón para aceptar la oferta.

I need a reason to accept the offer.

Illustration for razón (reason)

How to say “reason” in Spanish

“Reason” in Spanish is razón.

Logical grounds that justify a belief, action, or fact.

Full entry for razón: usage tips, similar words and word origin

Example sentences with razón

No encuentro una razón para cambiar de opinión.

I can't find a reason to change my mind.

Tips for using razón

  • The collocation tener razón means to be right rather than to have a reason, and dar razones means to give reasons.

Other Spanish words for “reason”

feminine nounreason

Explícame la causa de tu retraso.

Explain to me the reason for your delay.

¿Cuál es el motivo?

What is the reason?

No entiendo el porqué de su decisión.

I don't understand the reason for his decision.

Debes razonar antes de decidir.

You should reason before you decide.

¿Cuál es la justificación para esta decisión?

What is the reason for this decision?

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