Pretexto (en. Excuse)
/pɾeˈteksto/
Slang Meanings
Excuse used informally to evade responsibilities.
He always brings a pretext to not go out.
Siempre trae un pretexto para no salir.
False reason used in a colloquial context.
His pretext of 'I don't have time' is very common among young people.
Su pretexto de 'no tengo tiempo' es muy común entre los jóvenes.