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    Intenciones (en. Intentions)

    /in.ten'θjones/

    Meaning & Definition

    EnglishSpanish
    noun
    Purpose or desire to do something.
    Her intentions were to help others.
    Sus intenciones eran ayudar a los demás.
    Feelings or attitudes expressed towards other people.
    I don't like the hidden intentions in his offer.
    No me gustan las intenciones ocultas en su oferta.
    The intention behind an action.
    The intentions of her letter were misinterpreted.
    Las intenciones de su carta fueron malinterpretadas.

    Etymology

    The word 'intenciones' comes from the Latin 'intentionem', which means 'that which is intended', from 'intentus', which is the participle of 'intendere' meaning 'to direct the mind'.

    Common Phrases and Expressions

    good intentions
    Positive attitudes or desires to help, even if they are not fulfilled.
    buenas intenciones
    hidden intentions
    Motives or ends that are not openly revealed.
    intenciones ocultas
    to have intentions of
    To propose to do something in the future.
    tener intenciones de

    Related Words

    intentionality
    Quality of that which is done with a clear intention.
    intencionalidad
    proposition
    Idea or plan presented for consideration.
    proposición
    decision
    Choice made among several options.
    decisión

    Slang Meanings

    Sincere intention
    His sincere intention was to help the community.
    Su intención sincera fue ayudar a la comunidad.
    Intention to intimidate
    Don't fall for his trap, he only intends to intimidate.
    No caigas en su trampa, solo tiene intención de achantar.