intención
Deriva del latín 'intentio', que significa 'unirse a', 'dirigir la mente hacia algo'.
NOUN
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intention
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purpose
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desire
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objective
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aim
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goal
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meaning
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intention in context
untranslatable
(The broader context of 'intención' can encompass nuances of will or mental direction, which is difficult to encapsulate in a single English word.)
Antonyms
desinterés
The intention, purpose, or aim behind an action or thought, signifying what one means to do or achieve. It broadly encompasses the underlying will or mental direction towards a particular outcome, a concept not always fully captured by a single English equivalent.
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- Mi intención era ayudarte, no causarte problemas. — My intention was to help you, not cause you problems.
- La intención del autor es criticar la sociedad. — The author's purpose is to criticize society.
- ¿Cuál es tu intención con este proyecto? — What is your aim/goal with this project?
- No hay mala intención en sus palabras. — There is no ill intention in their words.
- Actuó con buena intención, aunque el resultado no fue el esperado. — He acted with good intention, even though the result was not what was expected.