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    Motivos (en. Reasons)

    /moˈti.βos/

    Meaning & Definition

    EnglishSpanish
    noun
    Reasons that explain a behavior or decision.
    The motives for his resignation are unclear.
    Los motivos de su renuncia no están claros.
    Elements that drive a person to action.
    The motives behind his successful career are many.
    Los motivos detrás de su triunfante carrera son muchos.
    Factors that influence a situation.
    Social motives are important in this analysis.
    Los motivos sociales son importantes en este análisis.

    Etymology

    From the Latin 'motivus', which means 'that which moves or drives'.

    Common Phrases and Expressions

    for different motives
    in various circumstances or reasons
    bajo diferentes motivos
    without apparent motives
    without obvious reasons
    sin motivos aparentes
    reasons for concern
    reasons that generate unease
    motivos de preocupación

    Related Words

    to motivate
    To drive someone to do something.
    motivar
    motive
    Cause or origin of an action.
    motivo
    motivation
    Incentive or reason that leads to action.
    motivación

    Slang Meanings

    Informal reason or excuse.
    He always has a made-up reason for being late.
    Siempre tiene un motivo inventado para llegar tarde.
    Not serious motivation.
    Don't come to me with party excuses, I want something real!
    No me vengas con motivos de fiesta, ¡quiero algo real!