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    Fingían (en. They pretended)

    /finˈxian/

    Meaning & Definition

    EnglishSpanish
    verb
    To represent or simulate something that is not real.
    They pretended they were sick to avoid going to school.
    Ellos fingían que estaban enfermos para no ir a la escuela.
    To act in a false or deceptive manner.
    They pretended friendship only out of self-interest.
    Fingían amistad solo por interés.
    To pretend to experience emotions or states that are not truly felt.
    They pretended to be happy during the party, but they were sad.
    Fingían alegría durante la fiesta, pero estaban tristes.

    Etymology

    From Latin 'fingere', which means 'to form' or 'to pretend'.

    Common Phrases and Expressions

    to pretend dementia
    To pretend to ignore a problem or situation.
    fingir demencia
    to pretend happiness
    To act happy when one does not actually feel that way.
    fingir alegría
    to pretend to be someone
    To pretend to be another person, usually in a deceptive context.
    fingir ser alguien

    Related Words

    to pretend
    Related verb that means to act or simulate.
    fingir
    pretense
    Noun that refers to the act of pretending.
    fingimiento

    Slang Meanings

    To pretend or act as if something is true.
    Don’t come to me with that, I already know they were just pretending.
    No me vengas con esas, ya sé que solo fingían.
    To represent something that is not real to manipulate others.
    She pretended to be a friend to get what she wanted.
    Ella fingían ser amiga para conseguir lo que quería.