Intención (en. Intention)

/in.tenˈsjon/

Synonyms

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.