La intención
Example: La intención de su mensaje era clara y sincera.
Definition
"La intención" refers to the purpose or aim behind an action, thought, or message, indicating what someone plans or means to do. It describes the underlying motivation or goal that guides behavior or communication.
Etymology
The word "la intención" comes from the Latin 'intentio,' meaning a stretching out or aiming at something. It evolved in Spanish to represent the concept of purpose or determination behind an action. Did you know? The root 'tent-' relates to stretching or reaching, highlighting the idea of aiming for a goal.
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"La intención" appears in the Vocaplus list "Spanish - General - (B1) - set 4", containing 113 commonly used words.
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