What does "fingir" mean in English?

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Spanish

fingir

English

pretend

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Alternative translations of "fingir"

fake
feign
simulate
dissemble

Examples of how to use "fingir" in Spanish

Spanish
Fingió estar enfermo para no ir.
English
He pretended to be sick to avoid going.
Spanish
Yo finjo sorpresa en las fiestas.
English
I pretend to be surprised at parties.
Spanish
Ella fingió entender la explicación.
English
She pretended to understand the explanation.
Spanish
Nosotros fingíamos dormir cada noche.
English
We used to pretend to sleep every night.
Spanish
Mañana fingiré que todo está bien.
English
Tomorrow I will pretend that everything is fine.

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Fingió estar enfermo para no ir.

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