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    Pretendido (en. Alleged)

    /pɾe.tɛn.ˈdi.ðo/

    Meaning & Definition

    EnglishSpanish
    adjective
    That which is intended or requested to be done.
    The candidate presented a project for his intended activity.
    El candidato presentó un proyecto para su actividad pretendida.
    That which appears to be true but is not.
    The love that he offered was completely pretended.
    El amor que él le ofrecía era totalmente pretendido.

    Etymology

    From the verb 'pretender', which comes from the Latin 'praetendere', meaning 'to extend in front'.

    Common Phrases and Expressions

    pretended love
    Love that seems to be real but is not.
    amor pretendido
    intended intentions
    Intentions that are only apparent and not real.
    intenciones pretendidas
    intended project
    A project that has been planned but lacks foundation.
    proyecto pretendido

    Related Words

    pretender
    To try to achieve something.
    pretender
    pretense
    An aspiration or request that may not be realistic.
    pretensión
    pretentious
    Showing an attitude of superiority or pretending to be more than one is.
    pretensioso

    Slang Meanings

    A guy who tries to get a girl's attention without serious intentions.
    That guy is just a pretender at the party.
    Ese tipo solo es un pretendido en la fiesta.
    A person who pretends to have wealth or status that they do not possess.
    Don't be fooled, he's just a pretender, he has no money.
    No te dejes engañar, es solo un pretendido, no tiene dinero.