To intend in Spanish
To intend in Spanish is pretender (preh-tehn-DEHR).
- Spanish
- pretender
- Say it
- preh-tehn-DEHR
- Note
- Not generally to pretend; that is fingir.
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Questions about pretender
How do you say to intend in Spanish?
To intend in Spanish is pretender. Not generally to pretend; that is fingir.
How do you pronounce pretender?
Say it preh-tehn-DEHR. The syllable in capitals is stressed: DEHR. This guide follows Latin American Spanish.
What does pretender mean in English?
In English, pretender means to intend.
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