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How to Say "logic" in Spanish

The most common Spanish word forlogicis lógicause 'lógica' when referring to the coherence, sense, or reasoning behind a statement, idea, or situation..

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lógica

nounB1general
Use 'lógica' when referring to the coherence, sense, or reasoning behind a statement, idea, or situation.

Examples

Lo que dices no tiene mucha lógica.

What you are saying doesn't make much sense.

razón

nounB2general
Use 'razón' when discussing the human capacity for thought, intellect, or the ability to think rationally.

Examples

Los seres humanos tienen la capacidad de la razón.

Human beings have the capacity for reason.

Logic vs. Reason

The most common mistake is using 'razón' when you mean 'lógica.' Remember, 'lógica' is about the sense or coherence of something, while 'razón' is about the faculty of thinking itself.

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