This is the 11819th most frequent Portuguese word.
pretendido
"Pretendido" in English means "intended" or "desired."
In this sentence, 'pretendido' refers to something that is desired or aimed for, specifically an intended outcome or goal.
O resultado pretendido foi alcançado com esforço.
The intended result was achieved with effort.
Here, 'pretendido' is used to indicate someone who is admired or desired as a partner.
Ele é o namorado pretendido pela garota.
He is the boyfriend desired by the girl.
In this example, 'pretendido' again implies something aimed for or desired, referring to the expected outcome of an action or method.