No. 13,177 in Spanish
pretensiones
"Pretensiones" means "aspirations, aims, or claims."
In a sentence
Ella tiene grandes pretensiones de sobresalir en su carrera profesional.
She has great aspirations to excel in her professional career.
In this context, 'pretensiones' is used to refer to ambitions or aspirations that someone holds.
Sus pretensiones eran demasiado altas para lo que el proyecto podía ofrecer.
His expectations were too high for what the project could offer.
Here, 'pretensiones' is used to express expectations or demands that may be considered excessive.
Con pretensiones artísticas, diseñó un jardín espectacular.
With artistic ambitions, he designed a spectacular garden.
In this sentence, 'pretensiones' highlights an individual's intent or effort to display qualities or abilities, often with a creative or refined aspect.
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