How is the word pretender translated from Portuguese to English

Tentar alcançar algo ou apontar para isso.

To try to achieve something or point at it.

verb
English translation
Aim

Examples with “pretender”

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  • Ela pretende terminar o relatório até sexta-feira. She aims to finish the report by Friday.

  • O objetivo dele é vencer o campeonato. His aim is to win the championship.

  • Pretendemos abrir a loja na próxima primavera. We aim to open the store next spring.

  • Alcançaram o objetivo sem gastar dinheiro extra. They achieved their aim without spending extra money.

  • Eles pretendem contratar mais pessoal este ano? Do they aim to hire more staff this year?

  • Qual é exatamente o objetivo deste exercício? What exactly is the aim of this exercise?

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FAQ about “pretender”

How is “pretender” translated from Portuguese?
“pretender” translates into English as “Aim”. Add this word to your VibeLing vocabulary and lock it in with spaced repetition.
What does “pretender” mean?
Meaning of “pretender”: Tentar alcançar algo ou apontar para isso. In English — “Aim”.
What part of speech is “pretender”?
“pretender” is a verb.
Where can I see examples with “pretender”?
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