La intención es lo que cuenta
It's the thought that counts. Isn't that right? Broke people like me say that all the time. Gracias.
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Sounds nice to me, also 'Lo importante es la intención'. Of course you are 'sin un clavo' - you had to buy that expensive engagement ring...
You can also say, "Lo que vale es la intención."
la intención es lo que cuenta -> it's the thought that counts