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real reason

[/rɪˈæl ˈriːzən/]
noun phrasepl: real reasons
razão real; motivo real; verdadeira razão
1. The true or actual cause or explanation for something, as opposed to a stated or apparent one
The real reason she quit her job was to spend more time with her family.
A razão real pela qual ela deixou o emprego foi para passar mais tempo com a família.
2. The genuine underlying motive behind an action or decision
Do you know the real reason he didn't show up to the meeting?
Você sabe o verdadeiro motivo pelo qual ele não compareceu à reunião?
NYC Slang
the real deal; the straight dope; the lowdown
Synonyms
true reasonactual reasongenuine reasonunderlying causetrue motive
Antonyms
false reasonpretenseexcusecover-upfabrication

Regional Variations

General Brazilian
razão real; motivo real
Most common usage across Brazil
Rio de Janeiro
verdadeira razão; motivo de verdade
Colloquial variations more frequent
São Paulo
razão real; motivo verdadeiro
Standard usage
Portugal
razão real; verdadeira razão; motivo real
Similar usage to Brazilian Portuguese

Related Idioms & Phrases

read between the lines
get to the bottom of something
the truth of the matter
behind closed doors
at the end of the day
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