pretexto

pretext

pretexto(preh-tehks-toh)

masculine noun

1. (alleged reason)

a. pretext

Juan trató de usar el pretexto de estar en el equipo de fútbol para que no hacer su tarea.

Juan tried to use the pretext of being on the soccer team to avoid doing his homework.

b. excuse

Necesito un buen pretexto para no ir a clases mañana.

I need a good excuse to not go to school tomorrow.

pretexto

Noun

1. (general)

a. pretext, excuse

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vino con el pretexto de ver al abuelo he came on the pretext of visiting Granddad; con el pretexto de que ... on the pretext that ...; era solo un pretexto para no venir it was only an excuse not to come; bajo ningún pretexto under no circumstances; so pretexto de under pretext of; tomar a pretexto to use as an excuse