Finge (en. Pretend)

/finxe/

Meaning & Definition

EnglishSpanish

verb

To make a false representation of something or someone.

She pretends to be sick to avoid going to school.

Ella finge estar enferma para no ir a la escuela.

To pretend or simulate an emotion, state, or skill.

He pretends to like the movie, but in reality, he does not enjoy it.

Él finge que le gusta la película, pero en realidad no le agrada.

To deceive someone by making them believe in a false reality.

The child pretends to have superpowers while wearing his cape.

El niño finge que tiene un superpoder al vestir su capa.

From Latin 'fingere', which means to shape or to make believe.

Fake it until you make it

Simulate that you are successful until you truly achieve it.

finge hasta que lo logres

Pretend dementia

Acting as if one does not understand something to avoid responsibilities.

finge demencia

Pretend to be what you are not

Pretend to have characteristics or skills that one does not possess.

finge ser lo que no eres

deception

Act of pretending or simulating.

fingimiento

pretender

A person who pretends or simulates.

fingidor

feigned

That is false or simulated.

fingida

To act theatrically

Don't be so dramatic and stop pretending and going for the show.

No seas tan dramático y deja de finge e ir el teatro.

To tell tall tales

He always pretends with exaggerated stories.

Él siempre finge con historias exageradas.