Razón (en. Reason)

/raˈθon/

Meaning & Definition

EnglishSpanish
noun
Capacity to think and understand logically.
Reason helps us make informed decisions.
La razón nos ayuda a tomar decisiones informadas.
Justification of an action or decision.
His reason for leaving was very convincing.
Su razón para irse fue muy convincente.
Argument or explanation of a fact.
Give me a valid reason not to do it.
Dame una razón válida para no hacerlo.

Etymology

From Latin 'ratio', which means 'discourse' or 'reasoning'.

Common Phrases and Expressions

to be right
To be correct.
tener razón
at the rate of
For each, in proportion to.
a razón de
to be wrong
To be mistaken.
no tener razón
by reason of
Because of.
en razón de

Related Words

reasoning
Process of thinking logically.
razonamiento
reasonable
That can be reasoned, that is logical.
razonable
reasoner
That reasons or argues.
razonador

Slang Meanings

Expression used to explain an argument colloquially.
That's my reason, period.
Esa es mi razón, y punto.
Refers to an excuse in informal situations.
I don’t need reasons to stay home.
No necesito razones para quedarme en casa.