Proposito (en. Purpose)

/proˈpo.si.to/

Meaning & Definition

EnglishSpanish

noun

Goal or aim that one wishes to achieve.

My purpose for this year is to learn a new language.

Mi propósito para este año es aprender un nuevo idioma.

Motive or reason that drives one to take action.

The purpose of this project is to improve the quality of life in the community.

El propósito de este proyecto es mejorar la calidad de vida en la comunidad.

Statement of intentions or personal commitment.

She made a New Year's resolution to take care of her health.

Ella hizo un propósito de año nuevo para cuidar su salud.

From the Latin 'propositum', which means 'what is proposed'.

for a good purpose

With good intention.

a buen propósito

value proposition

Reason why something is valuable or attractive.

propuesta de valor

commitment to improvement

Intention to improve or correct attitudes or behaviors.

proposito de enmienda

objective

Goal that one wants to achieve.

objetivo

intention

Desire to do something.

intención

goal

Outcome one wants to achieve.

Wanting to make a personal change.

This year I have the purpose of quitting smoking.

Este año tengo el propósito de dejar de fumar.

Motivation to improve in something.

His purpose was to be a better student.

Su propósito era ser mejor estudiante.