Spanish phrase
Mi intención era ~.
Meaning
It was my intention to ___.
When to use it
Expresses a prior plan that was not carried out. Often used to explain why a promise or deadline was missed in a polite, apologetic tone.
Example dialogue
¿Por qué no entregaste el informe?
Why didn't you turn in the report?
Mi intención era terminarlo anoche, pero me enfermé.
It was my intention to finish it last night, but I fell ill.