How is the word pretexto translated from Spanish to English
Razón falsa que se da para ocultar la verdadera.
A false reason given to hide the real one.
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Razón falsa que se da para ocultar la verdadera.
A false reason given to hide the real one.
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See how the word “pretexto” is used in sentences
Puso un pretexto por llegar tarde. — He provided a pretext for being late.
¿Te puedes creer lo evidente que era su excusa? — Can you believe her pretext was so obvious?
La reunión no era más que una excusa para tratar otro asunto. — The meeting was just a pretext to discuss another issue.
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