tem boas intenções

[tẽj ˈbɔ.ɐs ĩtẽˈsõjʃ]

verb phrase

has good intentions

1. to have good or well-meaning intentions; to mean well despite potential negative outcomes

She has good intentions, even if her advice doesn't always help.

Ela tem boas intenções, mesmo que seu conselho nem sempre ajude.

2. to possess sincere motives or purposes, though results may be unsatisfactory

He has good intentions but lacks the necessary skills.

Ele tem boas intenções mas lhe faltam as habilidades necessárias.

NYC Slang

means well; has heart

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General Brazilian

tem boas intenções

standard usage across Brazil

Portugal

tem boas intenções

standard usage in Portugal

General

quer bem

colloquial alternative meaning 'wishes well'

o caminho do inferno é pavimentado com boas intenções (the road to hell is paved with good intentions)

quer bem (wants well)

é bem-intencionado (is well-intentioned)

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