- pretension pre·ten·sion n
- [prɪ'tɛnʃ(ə)n]
(claim) pretesa
to have no pretensions to sth/to being sth — non avere la pretesa di avere qc/di essere qc
English-Italian dictionary. 2013.
pretension pre·ten·sion n
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pre·ten·sion — /prıˈtɛnʃən/ noun, pl sions formal 1 [noncount] : the unpleasant quality of people who think of themselves as more impressive, successful, or important than they really are He spoke about his achievements without pretension. I admire his honesty… … Useful english dictionary
Pretension — Pre*ten sion, n. [Cf. F. pr[ e]tention. See {Pretend}, {Tension}.] 1. The act of pretending, or laying claim; the act of asserting right or title. [1913 Webster] The arrogant pretensions of Glengarry contributed to protract the discussion.… … The Collaborative International Dictionary of English
pretensión — {{＃}}{{LM P31578}}{{〓}} {{SynP32340}} {{［}}pretensión{{］}} ‹pre·ten·sión› {{《}}▍ s.f.{{》}} {{＜}}1{{＞}} {{※}}col.{{¤}} Intención o propósito, especialmente si parecen difíciles de conseguir: • Mi única pretensión es intentar ser feliz.{{○}}… … Diccionario de uso del español actual con sinónimos y antónimos
pretension — pre|ten|sion [prıˈtenʃən] n [>C usually plural, U] 1.) an attempt to seem more important, more intelligent, or of a higher class than you really are pretension to ▪ Lilith resented Adam s pretensions to superiority. ▪ the humbleness and lack… … Dictionary of contemporary English
pretension — pre|ten|sion [ prı tenʃən ] noun count or uncount a way of behaving that is intended to impress other people but seems false or too deliberate: There s a refreshing lack of pretension about her. a. used about books, movies, and other things that… … Usage of the words and phrases in modern English
pretension — pre•ten•sion [[t]prɪˈtɛn ʃən[/t]] n. 1) the laying of a claim to something 2) a claim or title to something 3) Often, pretensions. a claim made, often indirectly or by implication, to some quality, merit, dignity, or importance 4) the act of… … From formal English to slang
