How to Say "you expect" in Spanish
The Spanish word for “you expect” is “pretendes” — B1 level. This is a very common word in everyday Spanish.
Examples
¿Qué pretendes lograr con este cambio?
What do you intend to achieve with this change?
No pretendes que termine todo esto hoy, ¿verdad?
You don't expect me to finish all of this today, do you?
Si pretendes salir temprano, debes terminar tu tarea.
If you are trying to leave early, you must finish your homework.
Using 'Pretendes' with other verbs
When you use 'pretendes' to say what you're trying to do, just put the second verb in its original form (the infinitive), like 'pretendes salir'.
The 'Pretend' Trap
Mistake: “Using 'pretendes' to mean 'you are faking/pretending'.”
Correction: Use 'aparentas' or 'finges' for faking. 'Pretendes' actually means you are aiming for or intending something.
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