Word/Phrase: pretexto
Translation: pretext
Pronunciation: pɾeˈteksto
The pretext was not convincing - El pretexto no era convincente
He used a pretext to avoid the meeting - Usó un pretexto para evitar la reunión
They found a pretext for their actions - Encontraron un pretexto para sus acciones
She created a pretext to leave early - Ella creó un pretexto para salir temprano
His excuse was just a pretext - Su excusa era solo un pretexto