pretend in Italian
pretend in Italian is fingere, fare finta — pretend means to act as if something is true or real when it isn't, in order to deceive or as part of play.
pretend in Italian
fingere
(intransitive, or, with 'that' clause, or, 'to' infinitive) To speak or behave so as to give a false or simulated appearance. [from 14th c.]
fingere
(transitive, obsolete) To intend; to design, to plot; to attempt.
fare finta
(transitive, obsolete) To intend; to design, to plot; to attempt.
What does "pretend" mean?
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verb To act as if something is true or real when it isn't, in order to deceive or as part of play.
"The kids pretended the sofa was a pirate ship."
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adj Not genuine; imaginary or made up as part of a game.
"They set up a pretend shop with fake money and toy groceries."
pretend in a sentence
- The kids pretended the sofa was a pirate ship.
- She pretended not to notice the mistake in his report.
- They set up a pretend shop with fake money and toy groceries.
Similar words in Italian
Common Italian translations
Frequently asked questions
What is "pretend" in Italian?
"pretend" in Italian is fingere, fare finta. pretend means: To act as if something is true or real when it isn't, in order to deceive or as part of play.
How do you use "pretend" in a sentence?
Example: "The kids pretended the sofa was a pirate ship." In Italian, "pretend" is fingere, fare finta.
Are there other ways to say "pretend" in Italian?
Yes — Italian has 2 translations listed for "pretend": fingere, fare finta.
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