What is the Spanish word for "intend"?

Learn how to say "intend" in Spanish with examples and practice

English

intend

Spanish

tener la intención de

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Alternative translations of "intend"

pretender
planear
proponerse
destinar

Examples of how to use "intend" in Spanish

English
I did not intend to hurt your feelings.
Spanish
No tuve la intención de herirte.
English
I intend to study tonight at home.
Spanish
Tengo la intención de estudiar esta noche en casa.
English
She intended to call her mother yesterday.
Spanish
Ella tenía la intención de llamar a su madre ayer.
English
They are intending to move next month.
Spanish
Ellos tienen la intención de mudarse el próximo mes.
English
We have intended this plan for weeks.
Spanish
Hemos tenido esta intención durante semanas.

Learning tip: Pay attention to how the word "intend" is used in different contexts. This will help you understand when and how to use its Spanish translation naturally.

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