intenção

[ĩ.tẽ.ˈsɐ̃w]

nounfemininepl: intenções

intention

1. A purpose or plan that one intends to accomplish

Her intention was to finish the project by Friday.

Sua intenção era terminar o projeto até sexta-feira.

2. The aim or objective behind an action or statement

He spoke with good intention.

Ele falou com boa intenção.

3. A determination to act in a certain way

She had no intention of apologizing.

Ela não tinha intenção de se desculpar.

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Regional Variations

General Brazilian

intenção

Standard usage across Brazil

Portugal

intenção

Standard usage in Portugal, identical to Brazilian Portuguese

com a intenção de (with the intention of)

tener boa intenção (to have good intentions)

sem intenção (unintentionally)

intenção velada (hidden agenda)

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