Pretend (es. Finjas)
Translation into English
Beginner (A1-A2)
No finjas que no me ves.
Don't pretend you don't see me.
Context: daily life Si finjas, no será divertido.
If you pretend, it won't be fun.
Context: daily life Ella finjas ser una superhéroe.
She pretends to be a superhero.
Context: children's play Intermediate (B1-B2)
Si finjas estar enfermo, tal vez te dejarán en casa.
If you pretend to be sick, maybe they'll let you stay home.
Context: daily life Es mejor que no finjas tus verdaderos sentimientos.
It's better not to pretend your true feelings.
Context: relationships A veces finjas ser alguien que no eres para encajar.
Sometimes you pretend to be someone you are not to fit in.
Context: society Advanced (C1-C2)
Finjas una realidad alternativa puede abrir la puerta a profundas reflexiones sobre la identidad y la verdad.
Pretending an alternative reality can open the door to deep reflections on identity and truth.
Context: philosophy Aquellos que finjas con maestría a menudo esconden motivos ocultos que desafían la percepción convencional.
Those who pretend masterfully often hide ulterior motives that challenge conventional perception.
Context: psychology Finjas, aunque tentador, es una máscara que, al final, puede resultar destructiva para las relaciones interpersonales.
Pretending, though tempting, is a mask that can ultimately be destructive to interpersonal relationships.
Context: sociology