What is the Spanish word for "pretense"?

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

English

pretense

Spanish

pretexto

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Alternative translations of "pretense"

fingimiento
apariencia
simulación
excusa

Examples of how to use "pretense" in Spanish

English
Let's drop the pretense and be honest.
Spanish
Dejemos la pretensión y seamos honestos.
English
She maintained a calm pretense during the meeting.
Spanish
Ella mantuvo una pretensión tranquila durante la reunión.
English
His apology was only a pretense.
Spanish
Su disculpa fue solo una pretensión.
English
They used pretense to hide their plans.
Spanish
Usaron la pretensión para ocultar sus planes.
English
The child's smile was a cheerful pretense.
Spanish
La sonrisa del niño era una pretensión alegre.

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