What is the Spanish word for "motive"?

Learn how to say "motive" in Spanish with examples and practice

English

motive

Spanish

motivo

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Alternative translations of "motive"

razón
causa
impulso
intención

Examples of how to use "motive" in Spanish

English
What was his motive for the crime?
Spanish
¿Cuál fue su motivo para el crimen?
English
The detective searched for the killer's motive.
Spanish
El detective buscó el motivo del asesino.
English
Her motive for leaving was personal and clear.
Spanish
Su motivo para irse era personal y claro.
English
He could not explain his true motive.
Spanish
Él no pudo explicar su verdadero motivo.
English
They questioned the witness about the motive.
Spanish
Cuestionaron al testigo sobre el motivo.

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