Spanish Word · Intermediate
pretender
to woo, to court
Pronunciation: /pɾetenˈdeɾ/
Meaning
to woo, to court
Example
Juan pretende tener su casa propia en tres años.
Juan intends to have his own house in three years.
Practice tips
- Practice pretender out loud — read the pronunciation guide above and repeat.
- Use it in your own sentence today; reuse beats rereading.
- Pay attention to context: this Spanish word is for intermediate-level learners.