pretexto

el pretexto(
preh
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tehks
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toh
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A masculine noun is used with masculine articles and adjectives (e.g., el hombre guapo, el sol amarillo).
masculine noun
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.
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