English–Spanish
“intention” in Spanish
Spanish
Pronunciation
IPA/intenˈθjon/
Example
Mi intención es ayudarte.
My intention is to help you.
How to say “intention” in Spanish
“Intention” in Spanish is intención.
The motive behind a person's action or the end they aim for.
Example sentences with intención
Tengo la intención de aprender vocabulario nuevo cada semana.
I intend to learn new vocabulary every week.
Tips for using intención
- In conversational Spanish, speakers often use pienso or voy a to state plans rather than the fuller phrase tener la intención de + infinitive.