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    Pretendió (en. Intended)

    /pre.tenˈdio/

    Meaning & Definition

    EnglishSpanish
    verb
    To try to reach a goal or target.
    He pretended to be the best student in his class.
    Él pretendió ser el mejor estudiante de su clase.
    To simulate or give the appearance of something.
    He pretended to be sick so he wouldn't go to school.
    Pretendió estar enfermo para no ir a la escuela.
    To aspire to a position or recognition.
    She aspired to the position of manager at the company.
    Ella pretendió el puesto de gerente en la empresa.

    Etymology

    From the verb 'pretender', which comes from the Latin 'praetendere'.

    Common Phrases and Expressions

    pretending is being able to
    It means that if something is attempted with determination, it can be achieved.
    pretender es poder
    don't aspire to what you can't
    It indicates that one should not aim for unreachable things.
    no pretendas lo que no puedes
    to aspire to a dream
    It refers to aiming for a personal goal or target.
    pretender un sueño

    Related Words

    pretend
    A verb that means to try or aspire to something.
    pretender
    intention
    It is the purpose or aim of an action.
    intención
    aspiration
    A burning desire to achieve something.
    aspiración

    Slang Meanings

    To pretend to do something easily when it is actually complicated.
    When he says he will study the night before the exam, he is just pretending.
    Cuando dice que va a estudiar una noche antes del examen, solo está pretendiendo.
    To simulate an emotion that is not truly felt.
    She was pretending to be happy, but deep down she was sad.
    Ella estaba pretendiendo estar feliz, pero en el fondo estaba triste.