Pretensiones (en. Pretensions)

/pɾe.ten.sjo.nes/

Meaning & Definition

EnglishSpanish

noun

Intentions or expectations that someone has regarding a situation or other people.

His promotion pretensions were unrealistic.

Sus pretensiones de ascenso eran poco realistas.

Aspirations that can be considered excessive or disproportionate.

The quality pretensions of that company are very high.

Las pretensiones de calidad de esa empresa son muy altas.

Claims made concerning rights or benefits.

He filed legal pretensions against the company.

Presentó pretensiones legales contra la compañía.

From the Latin 'praetensio', meaning 'the action of intending'.

unpretentious

That has no high or grand aspirations.

sin pretensiones

lofty pretensions

That has very high expectations or aspirations.

elevadas pretensiones

unfounded pretensions

Claims or expectations that have no real basis.

pretensiones infundadas

to intend

To try or aspire to achieve something.

pretender

suitor

A person who aspires to obtain something, especially in contexts of romantic relationships.

pretendiente

claim

The act of intending or asserting something.

pretensión

Aspirations that are seen as unrealistic.

His pretensions are so high that I don't know if he can fulfill them.

Sus pretensiones son tan altas que no sé si podrá cumplirlas.

Exaggerated demands made in informal situations.

Sometimes his pretensions at work are too much.

A veces sus pretensiones en el trabajo son demasiado.