real intention
[ˈriːəl ɪnˈtenʃən]
noun phrasepl: real intentions
intenção real; verdadeira intenção
1. The true or genuine purpose behind an action or statement, often hidden or not immediately apparent
His real intention was not to help, but to gain control of the company.
Sua verdadeira intenção não era ajudar, mas sim ganhar controle da empresa.
2. The actual goal or aim that someone truly wants to achieve, as opposed to what they claim or appear to want
We need to understand her real intention before making a decision.
Precisamos entender sua verdadeira intenção antes de tomar uma decisão.
In both Brazilian and American English contexts, understanding 'real intention' is culturally important in business, relationships, and negotiations. Brazilians may use more direct emotional language when discussing intentions, while Americans tend to be more indirect. The phrase is frequently used in workplace environments, legal contexts, and interpersonal relationships to distinguish between stated goals and actual motivations.
NYC Slang
real talk; what they're really trying to do; the real deal
Related Idioms & Phrases
read between the lines
get to the bottom of something
see through someone
know what someone's game is
what's the real story here?
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