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pretending

sustantivo B1

En español: artistaje

  1. The act of imagining; make-believe. (uncountable)

Plural pretendings

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Holmes, that it is no use my pretending to be anyone's deputy."
The Case-Book of Sherlock Holmes, p. 55 · B2
Mary, though pretending not to hear, was somewhat disconcerted; and Elizabeth, sorry for her, and sorry for her father’s speech, was afraid her anxiety had done no good.
Pride and Prejudice, p. 116 · B2
Collins, whose inquiries after herself and all her family were very minute, and then by a little curiosity, satisfied herself with walking to the window and pretending not to hear.
Pride and Prejudice, p. 132 · B2
In a few minutes he approached the table where she was sitting with Kitty; and, while pretending to admire her work, said in a whisper, “Go to your father; he wants you in the library.” She was gone directly.
Pride and Prejudice, p. 356 · B2

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