Intencional
Example: El daño fue intencional y debe ser juzgado severamente.
Definition
"Intencional" describes an action or behavior done deliberately and with a clear purpose or intent, rather than by accident or without thought. In philosophy, "intencional" often relates to acts that are consciously willed or purposely directed toward a particular outcome.
Etymology
The word "intencional" comes from the Latin 'intentio', meaning 'a stretching out, a purpose, or an aim.' It evolved through Old Spanish, reflecting the idea of directed intention or will. Did you know that the term is closely linked to the philosophical concept of intentionality, which explores how mental states can be about or directed at things?
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"Intencional" appears in the Vocaplus list "Spanish - Philosophy - (B2) - set 1", containing 105 commonly used words.
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