qué pretendes
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qué pretendes
A phrase is a group of words commonly used together (e.g., once upon a time).
1. (informal) (in questions; second person singular)
A word or phrase used to refer to the second person informal “tú” by their conjugation or implied context (e.g., How are you?).
a. what do you want
¿Qué pretendes de nosotros? - Ustedes son mis padres. Solo pretendo que me apoyen.What do you want from us? - You're my parents. I just want you to support me.
b. what are you after
¿Qué pretendes? A mí no me engañas. Sé que estás tramando algo.What are you after? You don't fool me. I know you're up to something.
c. what do you hope to gain
¿Qué pretendes con esa sonrisa zalamera?What do you hope to gain with that ingratiating smile?
2. (informal) (in statements; second person singular)
A word or phrase used to refer to the second person informal “tú” by their conjugation or implied context (e.g., How are you?).
a. what you want
¿Por qué nos llamaste? Dinos sinceramente qué pretendes.Why did you call us? Tell us honestly what you want.
b. what you're after
Sé qué pretendes, y te aseguro que no lo vas a conseguir.I know what you're after, and I assure you you won't get it.
c. what you hope to gain
Me pregunto qué pretendes con esa actitud desdeñosa y altiva.I wonder what you hope to gain with that dismissive and haughty attitude.
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