How is the word fingir translated from Portuguese to English

English translation
Affect
verb

Aparentar ter ou sentir algo.

To pretend to have or feel something.

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  • Ele tentou fingir uma atitude alegre no trabalho. — He tried to affect a cheerful attitude at work.

  • Porque é que finges sempre esse interesse falso? — Why do you always affect this fake interest?

  • Por favor, não finjas tristeza quando estás na verdade feliz. — Please don't affect sadness when you're actually happy.

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