pretend

• Se usa para describir algo que no es real, pero que da la impresión de serlo, ya sea en el juego, la actuación o el engaño.

Used to describe something that is not real but intended to give the impression of being real for fun or deception.

1. Imaginary or make-believeA2informal

   Not real; used to describe something that is imagined or simulated.

   fingido, de mentira

   • The children played with pretend food in their toy kitchen.
   • She wore a pretend crown for the costume party.
   • They built a pretend castle out of cardboard boxes.

   Sinónimosfakefeignedimaginaryinsubstantialmake-believeplaypretendedsimulated

   Antónimosactualauthenticgenuinereal

• Sustantivo que denota la acción o el acto de fingir, a menudo asociado con una apariencia o afirmación falsa.

A noun referring to the enactment or act of pretending, often involving a false appearance or claim.

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1. Enactment of a pretenseB1informal

   The act of pretending or making believe; a simulated or imagined scenario.

   Fingimiento

   • The children's game was all about pretend.
   • She lives in a world of pretend, avoiding reality.
   • His apology was just a pretend to avoid conflict.

   Sinónimosactingaffectationcharadedissimulationfeigningmake-believeplayactingposturingpretenseshamsimulation

• Verbo que indica actuar o dar una apariencia falsa de ser, tener o hacer algo, a menudo por juego o engaño; también puede significar imaginar o simular algo en la fantasía.

A verb used to indicate the act of giving a false appearance of being, having, or doing something, often for play or deception.

1. Act as if something is trueA2formal

   To behave as if something is true when it is not, often for play or deception.

   fingir

   • The children pretended to be pirates.
   • She pretended not to hear him.
   • He pretended that everything was fine.

   Sinónimosaffectcounterfeitdissemblefeignmake believeplayactput onshamsimulate

   Antónimosauthenticatebeconfirmverify

2. Claim falselyB1formal

   To claim or assert something that is not true, often to deceive.

   fingir

   • He pretended to be a doctor to gain access.
   • She pretended she had already finished the work.
   • They pretended to be interested in the proposal.

   Sinónimosaffectallegeclaimcounterfeitdissemblefalsifyfeignprofessshamsimulate

   Antónimosacknowledgeadmitconfessdisclosereveal