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feminine

/in.tenˈθjon/

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Translation

intention

Word origin

From Latin intentio, intentionem ('a stretching, a purpose'), from intendere ('to stretch towards'). The same root gives English intention and intend.

Origin
Latin
Root
intentio
English cognates
intention, intend

Grammar

Genderfeminine
Pluralintenciones

Examples

causar .

I have no intention of causing any harm.

, .

His intention was to help, although it went wrong.

bastan.

Good intentions are not always enough.

.

She arrived with the intention of staying a short while.

¿ ?

What is your real intention?

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This word is part of lesson 22.