motivo
Proviene del latín 'motivus', que significa 'que mueve'.
NOUN
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motive
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reason
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cause
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explanation
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untranslatable concept
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(The term 'motivo' can imply motivations or reasons that are deeply contextual and may not always have direct single-word counterparts in English.)
The motivo of something refers to the reason or cause behind an action, decision, or event. It can also denote a motive, particularly in a legal or psychological context, or simply an explanation for something. The term often carries a nuanced implication of an underlying drive or rationale that might be deeply contextual, making a single direct English equivalent sometimes insufficient to capture its full meaning.
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- ¿Cuál fue el motivo de tu visita? — What was the reason for your visit?
- No hay motivo para dudar de su honestidad. — There is no reason to doubt his honesty.
- La policía investiga el motivo del robo. — The police are investigating the motive for the robbery.
- Su enfermedad fue el principal motivo de su ausencia. — His illness was the main cause of his absence.