What does "pretexto" mean in English?

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pretexto

English

pretext

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Alternative translations of "pretexto"

excuse
pretense
alibi
subterfuge

Examples of how to use "pretexto" in Spanish

Spanish
Buscó un pretexto para no ir.
English
He looked for an excuse not to go.
Spanish
No aceptes ese pretexto para evitar responsabilidades.
English
Don't accept that excuse to avoid responsibilities.
Spanish
Usó un pretexto para no venir.
English
He used an excuse not to come.
Spanish
El pretexto era una excusa mal preparada.
English
The excuse was a poorly prepared excuse.
Spanish
¿Es ese un pretexto para salir?
English
Is that an excuse to leave?

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Buscó un pretexto para no ir.

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