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    Motivo (en. Reason)

    /mo'ti.βo/

    Meaning & Definition

    EnglishSpanish
    noun
    Reason that provokes an action.
    The reason for his discontent was the lack of communication.
    El motivo de su descontento era la falta de comunicación.
    Theme or subject about which one speaks or reflects.
    The main reason for the meeting is project planning.
    El motivo principal de la reunión es la planificación del proyecto.
    In art, an element that is repeated or used for a specific purpose.
    The floral motif in his paintings is very characteristic.
    El motivo floral en sus pinturas es muy característico.

    Etymology

    From Latin 'motivus', which means 'that moves' or 'that causes movement.'

    Common Phrases and Expressions

    without reason
    for no apparent reason
    sin motivo
    reason for consultation
    reason for an appointment or meeting
    motivo de consulta
    personal reason
    reason related to private matters
    motivo personal

    Related Words

    to motivate
    to cause someone to act in a certain way.
    motivar
    motivation
    impulse that leads to performing an action.
    motivación
    artistic motive
    element used with purpose in art.
    motivo artístico

    Slang Meanings

    Reason for doing something
    I came here without a motive, just to see what would happen.
    Vine aquí sin un motivo, solo para ver qué pasaba.
    excuse for an action
    He always finds a reason not to leave the house.
    Siempre encuentra un motivo para no salir de casa.