Translation of "pretext" into Portuguese

pretexto, desculpa, pretextar are the top translations of "pretext" into Portuguese.

pretext noun verb grammar

A false, contrived or assumed purpose; a pretense. [..]

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  • pretexto

    noun masculine

    false, contrived or assumed purpose [..]

    He often uses the slightest thing as a pretext for a fight with anybody.

    Ele sempre usa as coisas mínimas como pretexto pra brigar com alguém.

  • desculpa

    noun feminine

    I'll take it into town on the pretext of looking for new winter boots.

    Levarei gente com a desculpa de procurar botas para o inverno.

  • pretextar

    The Japanese fishing fleet catches more than 1000 whales per year on the pretext of scientific research.

    Os baleeiros japoneses capturam mais de 1000 baleias por ano sob o pretexto de pesquisas científicas.

  • Less frequent translations

    • aparência
    • escusa
    • subterfúgio

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