reason

• Sustantivo que designa la causa, motivo o justificación de algo, así como la facultad de la mente para pensar, comprender y formular juicios.

A noun referring to a cause, explanation, or justification for something, or the power of the mind to think, understand, and form judgments.

1. Cause or explanationA2formal

   A fact, situation, or intention that explains why something happens or is done.

   razón, causa o explicación

   • The reason for the delay was heavy traffic.
   • What's your reason for wanting to change jobs?
   • He gave no reason for his sudden departure.

   Sinónimosaccountbasiscauseexcuseexplanationgroundjustificationmotivepretextrationale

2. Ability to think logicallyB1formal

   The power of the mind to think, understand, and form judgements logically.

   Razón (facultad de pensar)

   • Humans have the power of reason.
   • She appealed to his reason rather than his emotions.
   • Philosophy studies the nature of human reason.

   Sinónimoscognitionintellectlogicrationalityreasoningsenseunderstanding

3. B1formal

   A justification or motive for an action or decision.

   Justificación o motivo

   • There is no good reason to doubt his honesty.
   • Money was the main reason behind his decision.
   • They had every reason to celebrate the victory.

   Sinónimosbasiscausedefenseexcuseexplanationgroundjustificationmotiverationalewarrant

   Antónimosconsequenceeffectresult

• Verbo que denota el proceso de pensar lógicamente sobre algo para llegar a una conclusión o juicio, así como dar razones o justificaciones para una postura o acción.

A verb used to indicate the process of thinking about something in a logical way to form a conclusion or judgment.

1. Think logicallyB1formal

   To use logical thinking to form conclusions or make judgments.

   Razonar

   • Children learn to reason at an early age.
   • She reasoned that it would be better to wait.
   • He reasoned out the solution to the puzzle.

   Sinónimosconcludededuceinferrationalizethink

   Antónimosemoteguessintuit

2. Discuss or debateB2formal

   To talk or argue logically about something.

   razonar (debatir)

   • They reasoned with him until he agreed.
   • The committee reasoned about the best approach.
   • She reasoned against the proposed changes.

   Sinónimosarguecontenddebatedeliberatediscuss

Variantes phrasalreason out