pretenderverb

Pretender means to intend, to try to or to seek in English. It is a verb, and you will see it as pretende, pretenden and pretendía.

False friend

Pretender looks like to pretend, but it means to intend, aspire to.

Ella no pretendía dejarle conducir.

She didn't intend to let him drive.

Solo pretendo ayudar con la mudanza.

I only intend to help with the move.

No pretendo ofenderte con mi comentario.

I don't intend to offend you with my comment.

Pretendo terminar la carrera en tres años.

I intend to finish the degree in three years.

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