intent [ɪnˈtent]
intent
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)A noun is a word referring to a person, animal, place, thing, feeling or idea (e.g. man, dog, house).
1. (aim)
a. la intención (F)
(f) means that a noun is feminine. Spanish nouns have a gender, which is either feminine (like la mujer or la luna) or masculine (like el hombre or el sol).
The prosecutor has to prove the defendant's intent beyond a reasonable doubt.El fiscal tiene que demostrar la intención del acusado fuera de toda duda razonable.
b. el propósito (M)
(m) means that a noun is masculine. Spanish nouns have a gender, which is either feminine (like la mujer or la luna) or masculine (like el hombre or el sol).
I'm sorry. I didn't say that with the intent to offend you.Lo siento, no lo dije con el propósito de ofenderte.
An adjective is a word that describes a noun (e.g. the big dog).
2. (determined)
a. decidido
She spends all her time in the library because she is intent on graduating at the top of her class.Pasa todo el tiempo en la biblioteca porque está decidida a graduarse como la mejor de su clase.
b. resuelto
It didn't matter how many times she failed. She was intent on succeeding.No importaba las veces que fallara, estaba resuelta a triunfar.
3. (attentive)
a. intenso
The intent look on his face implies that he really is listening to you.Su mirada intensa significa que realmente está escuchándote.
b. concentrado
The charity is intent on the restoration of the rainforest.La organización benéfica está empeñada en recuperar el bosque tropical.
intentNounadjective
A noun is a word referring to a person, animal, place, thing, feeling or idea (e.g. man, dog, house).
1. (general)
a. la intención(F)
(f) means that a noun is feminine. Spanish nouns have a gender, which is either feminine (like la mujer or la luna) or masculine (like el hombre or el sol).
to all intents and purposesa todos los efectos
An adjective is a word that describes a noun (e.g. the big dog).
2. (look, expression)
a. intenso(a), concentrado(a)
to be intent on doing somethingestar empeñado(a) en hacer algo
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