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pretext in Spanish

pretext in Spanish is pretexto, callejuela, pretextar — pretext means a false reason given to hide the real motive behind an action.

pretext in Spanish

pretexto
noun
A false, contrived, or assumed purpose or reason; a pretense.
callejuela
noun
A false, contrived, or assumed purpose or reason; a pretense.
pretextar
verb
To employ a pretext, which involves using a false or contrived purpose for soliciting the gain of something else.

What does "pretext" mean?

  1. noun A false reason given to hide the real motive behind an action.
    "He used a doctor's appointment as a pretext to leave the meeting early."
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pretext in a sentence

  • He used a doctor's appointment as a pretext to leave the meeting early.
  • The invasion was launched under the pretext of self-defence.

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What is "pretext" in Spanish?

"pretext" in Spanish is pretexto, callejuela, pretextar. pretext means: A false reason given to hide the real motive behind an action.

How do you use "pretext" in a sentence?

Example: "He used a doctor's appointment as a pretext to leave the meeting early." In Spanish, "pretext" is pretexto, callejuela, pretextar.

Are there other ways to say "pretext" in Spanish?

Yes — Spanish has 3 translations listed for "pretext": pretexto, callejuela, pretextar.

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