Translation of "motive" to Spanish

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Dictionary translations for "motive"

motive [ˈməutɪv] noun

pl. motives

el motivo m

Nobody seemed to have a motive for the murder.

Nadie parecía tener un motivo para el asesinato.

la causa f (excuse)

Phrases with "motive" (1)

ulterior motive - segunda intención

Contexts with "motive"

Nobody seemed to have a motive for the murder. Nadie parecía tener un motivo para el asesinato.

These days, the motive for marriage is not necessarily pure. Take Jennifer for example. En estos días, el motivo del matrimonio no es necesariamente puro. Toma como ejemplo a Jennifer.

They still haven't been able to work out quite what her motive was for resorting to crime. Ellos no han sido capaces todavía de entender cuál fue el motivo para que ella recurriera al crimen.

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