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pretexto meaning in English

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pretexto noun
{m}

pretext [pretexts](false, contrived or assumed purpose)
noun
[UK: ˈpriː.tekst] [US: ˈpriː.ˌtekst]
He came to my house on the pretext of seeing me. = Él vino a casa con el pretexto de verme.

de pretexto adjective

specious(with appearance intended to generate a favorable response)
adjective
[UK: ˈspiː.ʃəs] [US: ˈspiː.ʃəs]