What is the Spanish word for "intent"?

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

English

intent

Spanish

intención

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Alternative translations of "intent"

propósito
objetivo
ánimo
determinación

Examples of how to use "intent" in Spanish

English
What was his true intent?
Spanish
¿Cuál fue su verdadera intención?
English
Her intent was clear from the beginning.
Spanish
Su intención fue clara desde el principio.
English
He listened with intent to every word.
Spanish
Escuchaba atentamente cada palabra.
English
The teacher questioned the student's intent quietly.
Spanish
El profesor cuestionó silenciosamente la intención del estudiante.
English
They acted with good intent and care.
Spanish
Actuaron con buena intención y cuidado.

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