Meaning
claim, demand
- An unjustified or unreasonable demand, expectation, or requirement (often plural)
- An assertion or claim to possess a certain quality, title, or right
In a sentence
Ha troppe pretese per il tipo di lavoro che svolge.
He makes too many demands for the kind of job he does.
Abbiamo cenato in un ristorante semplice e senza troppe pretese.
We had dinner in a simple, unpretentious restaurant.
Non ho alcuna pretesa di insegnare nulla a persone così esperte.
I make no claim to teach anything to such expert people.
Word forms (2)
| Word | Word forms |
|---|---|
| pretesa | feminine · singular |
| pretese | feminine · plural |
Usage notes
- Frequently used in the plural 'avere pretese' (to have demands/expectations) or 'senza pretese' (unpretentious, modest).