No. 636 in Italian
motivi
"Motivi" means "reasons" or "motives" in English.
In a sentence
I motivi del suo comportamento sono complessi.
The reasons for his behavior are complex.
In this sentence, 'motivi' means 'reasons', referring to the causes or motivations behind someone's actions.
La stoffa ha motivi floreali bellissimi.
The fabric has beautiful floral patterns.
Here, 'motivi' refers to patterns, specifically floral designs on fabric.
Non ci sono motivi per preoccuparsi.
There are no reasons to worry.
In this example, 'motivi' again means 'reasons', indicating that there are no causes for concern.
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