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"Propósitos" is a form of "propósito", a noun which is often translated as "resolution". "Fin" is a noun which is often translated as "end". Learn more about the difference between "propósitos" and "fin" below.
el propósito(
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A masculine noun is used with masculine articles and adjectives (e.g., el hombre guapo, el sol amarillo).
masculine noun
a. resolution
Me hice el propósito de ir al gimnasio.I made a resolution to go to the gym.
¿Cuál es tu propósito de Año Nuevo? - ¡Viajar lo más que pueda!What's your New Year's resolution? - To travel as much as I can!
a. purpose
Ningún empleado conocía el propósito de la reunión.None of the employees knew the purpose of the meeting.
b. intention
El propósito de esta política es mejorar el sistema educativo.The intention of this policy is to improve the educational system.
c. intent
¿Cuál es tu propósito al decirme esto?What is your intent in telling me this?
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el fin(
feen
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A masculine noun is used with masculine articles and adjectives (e.g., el hombre guapo, el sol amarillo).
masculine noun
a. end
Es el fin de una era tal y como la conocemos.It's the end of an era as we know it.
a. aim
El fin del proyecto es reducir las emisiones.The aim of the project is to reduce emissions.
b. purpose
El fin de la vida es vivirla.The purpose of life is to live it.
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A word or phrase that is commonly used in conversational speech (e.g., skinny, grandma).
(colloquial)
(period of time)
Regionalism used in Mexico
(Mexico)
a. weekend
Este fin voy a Ixtapa con mis primos.This weekend I'm going to Ixtapa with my cousins.
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