pretext

an excuse that is not honest or sincere; a reason given for something but which is not the real reason

pretexto, excusa falsa

• use/pretext

Collocations under a pretext · make up a pretext

• He used the pretext of buying milk to go and see his girlfriend.

  Usó el pretexto de comprar leche para ir a ver a su novia.

an opportunity or reason to do something, especially when this is not the main purpose of an action

oportunidad, motivo

• under a pretext

Collocations take advantage of a pretext · seize the pretext

• She seized the pretext to leave early.

  Ella aprovechó la oportunidad para irse temprano.