This is the 1433rd most frequent Catalan word.
pretén
"Pretén" means "intends" or "aims" in English.
Here, 'pretén' is used to indicate intention or a deliberate goal, similar to 'intends' in English.
Ell pretén arribar a temps al sopar.
He intends to arrive on time for the dinner.
In this sentence, 'pretén' reflects the purpose or objective of one's actions or words.
No pretén ofendre ningú amb els seus comentaris.
He does not aim to offend anyone with his comments.
Here, 'pretén' implies making an effort to influence others' beliefs, akin to 'tries' in English.