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    Intención (en. Intention)

    /in.tenˈsjon/

    Meaning & Definition

    EnglishSpanish
    noun
    The objective pursued when performing an action.
    His intention is to help those in need.
    Su intención es ayudar a los más necesitados.
    Purpose that constitutes the reason for doing something.
    He intended to study abroad.
    Él tenía la intención de estudiar en el extranjero.
    Mental state directed towards something that one wishes to accomplish.
    He did it with the best possible intention.
    Lo hizo con la mejor intención posible.

    Etymology

    From Latin 'intentio', 'onis', which means 'affirmation, purpose.'

    Common Phrases and Expressions

    to have the intention
    To have the purpose of doing something.
    tener la intención
    without intention
    To do something without purpose or unintentionally.
    sin intención
    intention to do something
    Clear purpose to carry out an action.
    intención de hacer algo

    Related Words

    intended
    Done with a defined purpose.
    intencionado
    intentionally
    Deliberately or on purpose.
    intencionadamente
    intentionality
    The process of determining an intention.
    intencionamiento

    Slang Meanings

    The plan or idea behind doing something, like the real motive.
    His intention was to help me, but in the end, everything went wrong.
    Su intención era ayudarme, pero al final todo salió mal.
    Wanting to do something, even if it's not always clear.
    My boss says no, but I know her intention is to scold us later.
    Mi jefa dice que no, pero yo sé que su intención es echarnos la bronca después.