This is the 2413th most frequent Catalan word.
pretenia
"Pretenia" means "intended" or "was trying to."
In this sentence, "pretenia" is used to express an intention or a purpose.
Ella pretenia comprar un regal per a la seva amiga.
She intended to buy a gift for her friend.
Here, "pretenia" describes the goal or objective of the project.
El projecte pretenia millorar les condicions de vida.
The project aimed to improve living conditions.
In this context, "pretenia" conveys that the speaker did not have the intention to offend.