remembered intention

[rɪˈmɛmbərd ɪnˈtɛnʃən]
noun phrasepl: remembered intentions
intenção lembrada
1. A purpose or plan that one has recalled or brought back to mind after a period of forgetfulness
Her remembered intention to call her mother made her pick up the phone immediately.
Sua intenção lembrada de ligar para a mãe a fez pegar o telefone imediatamente.
2. In psychology, a goal or objective that has been retrieved from memory and is now consciously held
The therapist helped him reconnect with his remembered intention to pursue a healthier lifestyle.
A terapeuta o ajudou a reconectar com sua intenção lembrada de perseguir um estilo de vida mais saudável.
This phrase is more commonly encountered in psychological, therapeutic, or literary contexts than in everyday speech. It reflects a focus on mindfulness and intentional living, particularly in contemporary wellness culture in both Brazil and the United States.
Synonyms / Sinônimos
recalled purposeremembered goalrevived intentionbrought-to-mind plan
Antonyms / Antônimos
forgotten intentionoverlooked purposeneglected goalabandoned plan

Regional Variations

General Brazilian
intenção lembrada
Standard usage in everyday and formal contexts
Rio de Janeiro
intenção que voltou à mente
Colloquial variant emphasizing the mental return
São Paulo
intenção resgatada
More formal, emphasizing retrieval and recovery
Portugal
intenção recordada
Preferred form in European Portuguese

Related Words

intentionmemoryrecallpurposegoalobjectivemindfulness

Related Idioms & Phrases

come back to mind
ring a bell
jog one's memory
not lost on someone
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