What is the Portuguese word for "pretense"?

Learn how to say "pretense" in Portuguese with examples and practice

English

pretense

Portuguese

pretexto

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Examples of how to use "pretense" in Portuguese

English
Let's drop the pretense and be honest.
Portuguese
Vamos abandonar a pose e ser honestos.
English
She maintained a calm pretense during the meeting.
Portuguese
Ela manteve uma pose calma durante a reunião.
English
His apology was only a pretense.
Portuguese
A desculpa dele foi apenas uma pose.
English
They used pretense to hide their plans.
Portuguese
Eles usaram uma pose para esconder seus planos.
English
The child's smile was a cheerful pretense.
Portuguese
O sorriso da criança era uma pose alegre.
English
Under no pretense should you open the door.
Portuguese
Sob nenhuma condição você deve abrir a porta.

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Let's drop the pretense and be honest.

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