Fingida (en. Faked)
/finˈxiða/
Meaning & Definition
EnglishSpanish
adjective
That which represents something false or invented.
Her smile was feigned, it didn't show happiness.
Su sonrisa era fingida, no mostraba felicidad.
That which is done with the intention to deceive or disguise.
The friendship she offered me was feigned.
La amistad que me ofrecía era fingida.
A simulation of a feeling or emotion.
Her crying was feigned, she was just looking for attention.
Su llanto era fingido, solo buscaba atención.
Etymology
Derived from the verb 'fingir', which comes from the Latin 'fingere', meaning 'to shape' or 'to mold'.
Common Phrases and Expressions
feigned friendship
A relationship that appears affectionate but lacks sincerity.
fingida amistad
feigned innocence
An attitude of seeming innocent while being aware of a matter.
fingida inocencia
feigned concern
A display of concern that is not genuine.
fingida preocupación
Related Words
imposture
The action of pretending or feigning something.
impostura
to feign
To pretend, to make a semblance of something that is not.
fingir
simulation
The action of simulating; feigning.
simulación
Slang Meanings
Feigned as a 'fake'.
The influencer showcased a feigned life on social media.
La influencer mostró una vida fingida en las redes sociales.
Using 'feigned' to refer to someone who acts falsely.
That guy is very feigned, he never says what he really feels.
Ese chico es muy fingido, nunca dice lo que realmente siente.