No. 2,413 in Catalan

pretenia

"Pretenia" means "intended" or "was trying to."

In a sentence

Ella pretenia comprar un regal per a la seva amiga.
She intended to buy a gift for her friend.
In this sentence, "pretenia" is used to express an intention or a purpose.
El projecte pretenia millorar les condicions de vida.
The project aimed to improve living conditions.
Here, "pretenia" describes the goal or objective of the project.
Jo no pretenia ofendre't amb el meu comentari.
I did not mean to offend you with my comment.
In this context, "pretenia" conveys that the speaker did not have the intention to offend.

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