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    Intención (en. Intention)

    /in.tenˈθjon/

    Meaning & Definition

    EnglishSpanish
    noun
    Purpose or desire one has to accomplish something.
    His intention is to help others.
    Su intención es ayudar a los demás.
    Sense or meaning attributed to an action or a word.
    I didn’t understand the intention of your comment.
    No entendí la intención de tu comentario.
    Plan or project that one has in mind.
    She intends to study abroad.
    Ella tiene la intención de estudiar en el extranjero.

    Etymology

    From Latin 'intentio', which means 'the action of attempting'.

    Common Phrases and Expressions

    good intention
    A favorable disposition to act benevolently.
    buena intención
    intention to do something
    Plan or desire to carry out a specific action.
    intención de hacer algo
    without the intention of
    Without the desire or purpose of doing something in particular.
    sin intención de

    Related Words

    intentional
    That which is done with intention or purpose.
    intencional
    intentionality
    Quality of being intentional; the purpose of an action.
    intencionalidad

    Slang Meanings

    To have the intention of flirting
    He arrived at the party with the intention of flirting.
    Él llegó a la fiesta con la intención de ligar.
    To go with full intention
    I went to the exam with the full intention of passing.
    Fui al examen con toda la intención de aprobar.