Significado
To pretend not to know or be involved in something.
Contexto cultural
In Spain, you might hear 'hacerse el sueco' more often than 'desentenderse' in casual conversation. In Mexico, 'hacerse el loco' is the most common informal equivalent.
Use with 'de'
Always remember to add 'de' when you mention the thing you are avoiding.
Significado
To pretend not to know or be involved in something.
Use with 'de'
Always remember to add 'de' when you mention the thing you are avoiding.
Ponte a prueba
Complete the sentence with the correct form of 'desentenderse'.
Cuando le pregunté por el dinero, él ______ de la conversación.
The subject is 'él' (he), so we use the third-person singular preterite.
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Banco de ejercicios
1 ejerciciosCuando le pregunté por el dinero, él ______ de la conversación.
The subject is 'él' (he), so we use the third-person singular preterite.
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Preguntas frecuentes
1 preguntasIt can be, depending on the context. It is a way of setting boundaries, but it can be seen as dismissive if used with someone who needs your help.
Frases relacionadas
Hacerse el loco
synonymTo act crazy/dumb
Lavarse las manos
similarTo wash one's hands
