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    Fingió (en. He pretended)

    /finˈxi.o/

    Meaning & Definition

    EnglishSpanish
    verb
    To simulate or present something that is not real.
    She pretended to be sick to avoid going to school.
    Ella fingió estar enferma para no ir a la escuela.
    To act in a way that gives a different impression than what is real.
    He pretended to be happy upon receiving the news, although he was sad.
    Él fingió alegría al recibir la noticia, aunque estaba triste.
    To deceive others by pretending to be something one is not.
    The thief pretended to be an employee to enter the house.
    El ladrón fingió ser un empleado para entrar en la casa.

    Etymology

    From Latin 'fingĕre', meaning to shape or mold.

    Common Phrases and Expressions

    to pretend to be insane
    To pretend to ignore a fact or situation.
    fingir demencia
    to fake an accident
    To simulate an accident to gain some benefit.
    fingir un accidente
    to feign affection
    To show affection in a false manner.
    fingir cariño

    Related Words

    to pretend
    The act of pretending or simulating.
    fingir
    falsehood
    The quality of being false or deceptive.
    falsedad
    impostor
    A person who pretends to be someone or something they are not.
    impostor

    Slang Meanings

    To put on a show
    Don’t worry, he’s just putting on a show, he’s not sick.
    No te preocupes, solo está haciendo teatro, no está enfermo.
    To play the fool
    He’s not pretending, he’s playing the fool to avoid problems.
    No finge, se hace el tonto para evitar problemas.