English–Spanish
“pretend not to know” in Spanish
Spanish
Pronunciation
IPA/desentenˈdeɾ/
Example
Ella se desentiende cuando hay problemas.
She pretends not to know when there are problems.
How to say “pretend not to know” in Spanish
“Pretend not to know” in Spanish is desentender.
Person turning their back on a leaking pipe labeled 'problem'.
Example sentences with desentender
En la reunión, nadie se desentendió de la situación.
At the meeting, nobody pretended not to know about the situation.
Tips for using desentender
- Unlike ignorar (to ignore), desentenderse de signals a deliberate refusal to get involved with duties or obligations, not mere obliviousness.