pretext

This is the 10427th most frequent Catalan word.


pretext

A reason given in justification of a course of action that is not the real reason; an excuse.


In this sentence, 'pretext' refers to a reason or excuse offered to conceal the authentic motivation behind an action.

Va utilitzar un pretext per evitar anar a la reunió.

He used a pretext to avoid going to the meeting.


Here, 'pretext' is employed to signify a justification that is considered insufficient or insubstantial for a given action.

No acceptaré cap pretext per infringir les normes.

I will not accept any pretext for breaking the rules.


In this context, 'pretext' highlights a superficial reason masking the true intent or purpose behind an activity or statement.

El pretext de la consulta era obtenir més informació, però realment volien convèncer-nos.

The pretext of the inquiry was to get more information, but they actually wanted to convince us.