Razones (en. Reasons)
/raˈθones/
Meaning & Definition
EnglishSpanish
noun
Causes or motives that explain something.
I have no reasons to doubt you.
No tengo razones para dudar de ti.
Arguments used to persuade or justify.
His reasons were very convincing.
Sus razones eran muy convincentes.
Circumstances that lead to a conclusion.
The reasons behind his decision are complex.
Las razones detrás de su decisión son complejas.
Etymology
From Latin 'ratio, rationis', meaning 'reason, calculation'.
Common Phrases and Expressions
good reasons
Valid and justified motives.
buenas razones
compelling reasons
Arguments that hold strong validity.
razones de peso
personal reasons
Motives influenced by individual or intimate aspects.
razones personales
Related Words
reasoning
Process of thinking and arguing about something.
razonamiento
reasonable
That can be reasoned or justified.
razonable
unreasonable
That cannot be justified or lacks reason.
irrazonable
Slang Meanings
Not very solid justifications.
His reasons were more excuses than explanations.
Sus razones eran más excusas que explicaciones.
Causes of a conflict.
The reasons for the dispute are a mystery.
Las razones del pleito son un misterio.