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“intentional” in Spanish

Spanish

Pronunciation

IPA/intenθjoˈnal/

Example

No fue un acto intencional.

It was not an intentional act.

Illustration for intencional (intentional)

How to say “intentional” in Spanish

“Intentional” in Spanish is intencional.

Behavior done with a conscious, deliberate purpose.

Full entry for intencional: usage tips, similar words and word origin

Example sentences with intencional

El daño intencional suele sancionarse.

Intentional damage is usually punished.

Tips for using intencional

  • When describing informal incidents or blaming someone, native speakers often say fue adrede or fue a propósito rather than fue intencional.

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