motive
/ˈmoʊtɪv/
Forms
- plural
- motives
Meaning
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motivo (de un crimen)
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The detective searched for a motive.
El detective buscó un motivo.
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Similar words
Worth distinguishing: both translate to the same Spanish word "motivo," but mean different things in English — "motif" is a recurring pattern in a story or artwork, "motive" is the reason behind a crime.
Worth distinguishing: "motive" is often specifically about a crime or wrongdoing; "motivation" is the general word.
Práctica
1 ¿Qué significa motive?
motivo (de un crimen)
2 Completa el espacio en blanco: The detective searched for a ___.
Oración completa: The detective searched for a motive. (El detective buscó un motivo.)
3 ¿Qué gráfico de características corresponde a motive?
motive: registro neutral, frecuencia común, dominio general, connotación neutral.
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