Intencional
Example: El daño fue claramente intencional según la evidencia presentada.
Definition
"Intencional" describes actions or behaviors performed with deliberate purpose or intent. It refers to something done consciously and with a specific aim in mind, such as an act that is clearly meant to cause a particular effect or outcome.
Etymology
The word "intencional" comes from the Latin 'intentio,' meaning 'a stretching out' or 'aiming at.' Over time, it evolved in Spanish to describe actions done with intention or purpose. Did you know? The root is also connected to the English word 'intention,' highlighting the shared origin.
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"Intencional" appears in the Vocaplus list "Spanish - Philosophy - (C2) - set 1", containing 120 commonly used words.
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