How to Say "intends" in Spanish
The Spanish word for “intends” is “pretende” — A2 level. This is a very common word in everyday Spanish.
Examples
Ella pretende terminar la carrera este año.
She intends to finish her degree this year.
¿Qué pretende usted con esa actitud?
What do you aim to achieve with that attitude?
El equipo pretende ganar el campeonato.
The team plans to win the championship.
Verb Form Explained
This word, 'pretende', is the present tense form used with 'él' (he), 'ella' (she), or 'usted' (you, formal). It describes an action happening right now or a general intention.
False Cognate Alert!
Mistake: “Using 'pretende' when you mean 'to pretend' (as in faking or making believe).”
Correction: The correct verb for 'to pretend' in Spanish is *fingir*. 'Pretende' means 'intends' or 'aims'—it's a goal, not a deception.
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