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    Pretenden (en. They pretend)

    /preˈtenden/

    Meaning & Definition

    EnglishSpanish
    verb
    To try to achieve or accomplish something.
    They intend to win the championship this year.
    Ellos pretenden ganar el campeonato este año.
    To express an intention or desire.
    They intend to solve the problem immediately.
    Pretenden resolver el problema de inmediato.
    Ability to aspire to something.
    They intend to rise in the company through their hard work.
    Pretenden ascender en la empresa con su trabajo duro.

    Etymology

    From Latin 'praetendere', meaning 'to stretch before' or 'to argue'.

    Common Phrases and Expressions

    They do not intend to cause harm.
    Indicates that they do not have the intention of harming anyone.
    No pretenden hacer daño
    They want us to accept it.
    They want us to accept something.
    Pretenden que lo aceptemos
    They intend to do their best.
    They intend to do their best possible.
    Pretenden hacer lo mejor

    Related Words

    pretense
    Intention to achieve something, often with a demanding approach.
    pretensión
    to intend
    To have the intention of doing something.
    pretender
    attempt
    Action of trying to accomplish something.
    intento

    Slang Meanings

    To be in the loop
    They intend to be in the loop of everything that happens.
    Ellos pretenden estar en la jugada de todo lo que pasa.
    To not take a step back
    In this business, they intend not to take a step back in the face of competition.
    En este negocio, pretenden no dar un paso atrás frente a la competencia.