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    Fingido (en. Pretended)

    /finˈxido/

    Meaning & Definition

    EnglishSpanish
    adjective
    That which is not true, that is simulated.
    His interest in the project was feigned.
    Su interés en el proyecto era fingido.
    That which is presented in a deceptive manner.
    He spoke with a feigned tone of compassion.
    Hablaba con un tono fingido de compasión.
    Acted, not genuine.
    The love he showed was completely feigned.
    El amor que mostraba era totalmente fingido.

    Etymology

    Derives from the verb to feign, from the Latin 'fingere', which means to form or shape.

    Common Phrases and Expressions

    feigned interest
    Interest that is not genuine and is shown only to pretend.
    fingido interés
    to act in a feigned way
    To behave in an artificial or insincere manner.
    actuar de forma fingida
    feigned smiles
    Smiles that lack sincerity.
    sonrisas fingidas

    Related Words

    to feign
    To present something as true or real when it is not.
    fingir
    simulation
    The action of simulating something.
    simulación
    hypocrisy
    Attitude of someone who conceals what they really feel or think.
    hipocresía

    Slang Meanings

    Behavior that seems false or superficial.
    I don’t like phonies; I prefer sincerity.
    No me gustan los fingidos, prefiero la sinceridad.
    A person who pretends to be something they are not.
    That guy is a phony; he never says what he really thinks.
    Ese tipo es un fingido, nunca dice lo que realmente piensa.