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    Pretende (en. Intends)

    /preˈtende/

    Meaning & Definition

    EnglishSpanish
    verb
    To try or aspire to something.
    She intends to be a doctor.
    Ella pretende ser doctora.
    To seek for something to happen or to obtain something.
    He intends to improve his economic situation.
    Él pretende mejorar su situación económica.
    To present an idea with the goal of gaining recognition.
    The company intends to launch a new product.
    La empresa pretende lanzar un nuevo producto.

    Etymology

    From the verb "pretendere" in Latin, which means 'to tend to, to seek'.

    Common Phrases and Expressions

    intends that
    expresses a desire or an intention
    pretende que
    does not intend to do harm
    indicates that one does not seek to cause harm
    no pretende hacer daño
    to intend is to be able
    suggests that intention is part of achievement
    pretender es poder

    Related Words

    pretension
    The action of intending something.
    pretensión
    suitor
    One who intends something, an aspirant.
    pretendiente
    achievable
    That which can be attempted or aspired to achieve.
    pretendible

    Slang Meanings

    To intend the impossible
    Sometimes it seems like they only intend the impossible.
    A veces parece que solo pretenden lo imposible.
    To intend something without basis
    You cannot intend to get a job without experience.
    No puedes pretender que te den un trabajo sin experiencia.