Razón (en. Reason)

/raˈθon/

Meaning & Definition

EnglishSpanish
noun
Cause or reason that justifies an action.
I have no reason to doubt you.
No tengo razón para dudar de ti.
Ability to think and understand.
Reason is one of the faculties of human beings.
La razón es una de las facultades del ser humano.
Opinion or judgment about something.
His reason was valid and well-argued.
Su razón era válida y bien argumentada.

Etymology

From Latin 'ratio', which means calculation, explanation, or reason.

Common Phrases and Expressions

to be right
To be correct or have a valid basis.
tener razón
without reason
Without any motive or foundation.
sin razón
to give reasons
To provide explanations or reasons about something.
dar razones
by reason of
Due to, because of.
en razón de
for obvious reasons
For obvious or clear reasons.
por razones obvias

Related Words

reasoning
Process of thinking and reaching logical conclusions.
razonamiento
rational
Based on reason or logic.
racional
corporate name
Name by which a company or society is legally known.
razón social

Slang Meanings

Argument without solid foundations.
That is just an empty reasoning.
Ese es solo un razonamiento vacío.
Cause of a conflict or discussion.
The reason for this fight makes no sense.
La razón de esta pelea no tiene sentido.