No. 556 in Portuguese
pretende
"Pretende" means "intends" or "aims."
In a sentence
Ela pretende viajar para a Europa no próximo verão.
She intends to travel to Europe next summer.
Here, 'pretende' is used to express intention or plan.
O governo pretende implementar novas reformas educacionais.
The government intends to implement new educational reforms.
'Pretende' is being used to convey planning or intention related to proposed government actions.
O aluno me explicou que pretende melhorar suas habilidades de escrita.
The student explained to me that he intends to improve his writing skills.
'Pretende' denotes personal determination to achieve a specific goal.
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