← Back to Fala2Me

intended way

[ɪnˈtɛndɪd weɪ]
noun phrasepl: intended ways
forma pretendida / maneira pretendida
1. The manner or method in which something was designed, planned, or meant to be done or used
The software should be used in the intended way to avoid errors.
O software deve ser usado da forma pretendida para evitar erros.
2. The correct or proper procedure as originally designed or conceived
Follow the instructions in the intended way for best results.
Siga as instruções da maneira pretendida para obter melhores resultados.
Synonyms
intended mannerdesigned wayproper waycorrect procedureprescribed method
Antonyms
unintended wayimproper wayincorrect methodmisuse

Regional Variations

General Brazilian
forma pretendida / maneira prevista
Common usage in technical and instructional contexts
São Paulo
jeito pretendido / modo desejado
More colloquial variant
Portugal
forma pretendida / maneira adequada
Standard usage similar to general Portuguese

Related Idioms & Phrases

by design
as intended
the right way
according to plan
Look up more words on Fala2Me
The free English-Portuguese dictionary with real Brazilian accents, NYC slang, conjugator and more
Open Fala2Me →