This is the 556th most frequent Portuguese word.
pretende
"Pretende" means "intends" or "aims."
Here, 'pretende' is used to express intention or plan.
Ela pretende viajar para a Europa no próximo verão.
She intends to travel to Europe next summer.
'Pretende' is being used to convey planning or intention related to proposed government actions.
O governo pretende implementar novas reformas educacionais.
The government intends to implement new educational reforms.
'Pretende' denotes personal determination to achieve a specific goal.