el motivo por el que

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el motivo por el que
A phrase is a group of words commonly used together (e.g., once upon a time).
phrase
a. the reason why
El motivo por el que dejé el trabajo fue que el salario era demasiado bajo.The reason why I left the job was because the salary was too low.
b. the reason
El motivo por el que los convoqué hoy aquí es para anunciarles que voy a abdicar al trono en favor de mi hijo.The reason I summoned you here today is to announce that I'm going to abdicate the throne in favor of my son.
c. why
Me pregunto cuál es el motivo por el que Isabel se fue de vacaciones sin su novio. ¿Habrán reñido?I wonder why Isabel went on vacation without her boyfriend. Could they have fallen out?
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