pretexto

Definitions of pretexto
  1. noun
    an artful or simulated semblance
    synonyms: apariencia, aspecto, capa, forma, traje
  2. noun
    the quality of being pretentious (behaving or speaking in such a manner as to create a false appearance of great importance or worth)
    synonyms: apariencia, fachada, fingimiento, presunción, pretensiones, pretensión
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    antonyms:
    sencillez
    the quality of being natural and without pretensions
    types:
    boato
    pretentious or showy or vulgar display
  3. noun
    (law) a defendant's answer by a factual matter (as distinguished from a demurrer)
    synonyms: disculpa
  4. noun
    something serving to conceal plans; a fictitious reason that is concocted in order to conceal the real reason
    synonyms: achaque, asidero, cubierta
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    type of:
    fingimiento
    pretending with intention to deceive
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