What is the Spanish word for "intention"?

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

English

intention

Spanish

intención

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Alternative translations of "intention"

propósito
deseo
voluntad
plan

Examples of how to use "intention" in Spanish

English
What was his true intention?
Spanish
¿Cuál fue su verdadera intención?
English
Her intention was clear from the start.
Spanish
Su intención fue clara desde el principio.
English
He spoke with good intention, not malice.
Spanish
Habló con buena intención, no con malicia.
English
I had no intention of hurting you.
Spanish
No tenía intención de lastimarte.
English
What is your intention with this project?
Spanish
¿Cuál es tu intención con este proyecto?

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