1. to act as if something is true when it is not; to simulate or feign
Don't be pretend about your feelings; tell me the truth.
Não finjas seus sentimentos; diga-me a verdade.
2. to engage in imaginative play or roleplay, especially used by children
The children like to be pretend superheroes in the park.
As crianças gostam de fazer de conta que são super-heróis no parque.