pretense in Spanish
pretense in Spanish is cubierta, achaque, pretensión — pretense means a false show or claim put on to create a misleading impression; the American spelling of "pretence".
pretense in Spanish
cubierta
achaque
(countable, or, uncountable) The action of pretending; false or simulated show or appearance; false or hypocritical assertion or representation.
pretensión
(countable, or, uncountable) The action of pretending; false or simulated show or appearance; false or hypocritical assertion or representation.
pretenso
(countable, or, uncountable) The action of pretending; false or simulated show or appearance; false or hypocritical assertion or representation.
What does "pretense" mean?
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noun A false show or claim put on to create a misleading impression; the American spelling of "pretence".
"He got into the building under the pretense of delivering flowers."
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pretense in a sentence
- He got into the building under the pretense of delivering flowers.
- She dropped the pretense and admitted she was upset.
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What is "pretense" in Spanish?
"pretense" in Spanish is cubierta, achaque, pretensión. pretense means: A false show or claim put on to create a misleading impression; the American spelling of "pretence".
How do you use "pretense" in a sentence?
Example: "He got into the building under the pretense of delivering flowers." In Spanish, "pretense" is cubierta, achaque, pretensión.
Are there other ways to say "pretense" in Spanish?
Yes — Spanish has 4 translations listed for "pretense": cubierta, achaque, pretensión, pretenso.
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