Aparentar in english
Pretend
pronunciation: pritend part of speech: verb
pronunciation: pritend part of speech: verb
In gestures
aparentar = feign ; put on + an act ; keep up + appearances ; show off ; pretend (to) ; look + the part ; bluff + Posesivo + way through ; put it on.
Example: 'You're sure you know what to do?' 'I'm sure,' she replied, with a confidence still slightly feigned = 'You're sure you know what to do?' 'I'm sure,' she replied, with a confidence still slightly feigned.Example: Singers, dancers, and actors must now all know how to sing, dance and put on an act.Example: As many as 15 million Britons are using credit cards in the struggle to keep up appearances as they mistakenly consider themselves to be middle class.Example: The district will proudly show off its historical heritage: the monastic library at Broumov, founded in the 13th century by Benedictine monks.Example: We do not pretend to have equipped you with an instant expertise in the subject analysis and classification of documents.Example: If I am to win the high ground in this battle then I absolutely must look the part.Example: I told you he was bluffing his way through and now here is some more proof -- he has no idea about anything.Example: I suppose you think people in asylums are just putting it on so they get a rent free room?.