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no pretendía

didn't intend to

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phrase Uncommon #14,876
didn't intend to Used to say that someone did not mean or intend to do something. Spanish pretender usually means “to intend,” not “to pretend.” The subject can be inferred from context: no pretendía can mean “I didn’t intend to” or “he/she didn’t intend to.”
SP: No pretendía hacerte sentir mal.
EN: I didn’t intend to make you feel bad.

No pretendía asustarte.

I didn’t mean to scare you.

No pretendía molestar a nadie.

I didn't mean to bother anyone.

Ella no pretendía dejarle que la besara.

She didn’t intend to let him kiss her.

Tom no pretendía hacer enfadar a Mary.

Tom didn't mean to make Mary angry.

No pretendía enfadarte.

I didn't mean to upset you.

No pretendía ofenderte.

I didn't mean to offend you.

— Uno de los nuestros (1990)

Tom no pretendía matar a Mary.

Tom didn’t intend to kill Mary.

No pretendía herirte.

I didn't mean to hurt you.

— स्वदेस (2004)

Ella no pretendía dejarle conducir.

She didn't intend to let him drive.

Tom no pretendía disparar a nadie.

Tom didn't intend to shoot anyone.

No pretendía decir eso.

I didn't mean to say that.

— Vivir (1952)

No pretendía ofender.

I didn't mean to offend.

Él no pretendía quedarse esperando tres horas.

He didn't intend to wait for three hours.

Tom no pretendía llegar tan tarde.

Tom didn't mean to arrive so late.

No pretendía hacer tanto ruido.

I didn’t mean to make so much noise.

Tom no pretendía discutir con Mary.

Tom didn't mean to argue with Mary.

Tom no pretendía que pasara esto.

Tom didn’t mean for this to happen.