pretension

language: es

definitions

  1. noun
    an attempt to appear more important or impressive than one really is; a claim to something without justification
    es: pretensión; vanidad
  2. noun
    a claim or demand for something, especially in a formal or legal context
    es: pretensión; demanda

examples

  1. He made no pretension to wealth.

    No hizo pretensión de riqueza.

  2. The court rejected his pretension.

    El tribunal rechazó su pretensión.