This is the 13177th most frequent Spanish word.
pretensiones
"Pretensiones" means "aspirations, aims, or claims."
In this context, 'pretensiones' is used to refer to ambitions or aspirations that someone holds.
Ella tiene grandes pretensiones de sobresalir en su carrera profesional.
She has great aspirations to excel in her professional career.
Here, 'pretensiones' is used to express expectations or demands that may be considered excessive.
Sus pretensiones eran demasiado altas para lo que el proyecto podía ofrecer.
His expectations were too high for what the project could offer.
In this sentence, 'pretensiones' highlights an individual's intent or effort to display qualities or abilities, often with a creative or refined aspect.