Noun Structures: Reason

reason for something / reason for doing something – razón de/para algo / razón para hacer algo

The reason for his resignation is obvious / His reason for resigning is obvious.
La razón de su dimisión es obvia / Su razón para renunciar es obvia.

reason (why) / reason (that) – razón por la/el que / razón de que…

The reason (why / that) he didn’t come was that…
La razón por la cual no vino fue que…

reason to do something – motivo para hacer algo

There is no reason to doubt his sincerity.
No hay motivo para dudar de su sinceridad.

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