intent

a plan or aim to do something

propósito, intención, objetivo

• have an intention to do sth

Collocations intent to kill · intent to commit a crime

• He had no criminal intent.

  No tenía intención de cometer un crimen.

the effort or determination to do something

esfuerzo, empeño, determinación

• with all one's/your strength/intent

Collocations show intent to do sth · make an effort to do sth

• She showed great intent in her work.

  Ella demostró un gran empeño en su trabajo.

to try to do something, especially with determination

intentar, tratar de hacer algo

• try to do sth

Collocations intend to do something · make an attempt to do sth

• I intend to finish the project by Friday.

  Tengo la intención de terminar el proyecto para el viernes.

the meaning or significance of something

intento, significado, interpretación

• interpret the intent behind sth

Collocations the true meaning of something · understand the significance of something

• The artist's intent is clear in his work.

  La intención del artista es clara en su obra.

the intention or purpose of something

intención, propósito, finalidad

• have an intention to do sth

Collocations intent behind a decision · purpose of something

• What was the intent behind this policy?

  ¿Cuál fue la intención detrás de esta política?

to try to do something, especially with determination (verb)

intentar hacer algo

• try to do sth

Collocations intend to do something · make an attempt to do sth

• She intends to apply for the job.

  Ella tiene la intención de postularse para el trabajo.

the meaning or significance of something (verb)

interpretar, entender el significado de algo

• interpret the intent behind sth

Collocations understand the meaning of something · grasp the significance of something

• We need to interpret the artist's intent.

  Necesitamos entender la intención del artista.

to try to do something, especially with determination (verb)

intentar hacer algo

• try to do sth

Collocations intend to do something · make an attempt to do sth

• They intend to start a new business.

  Ellos tienen la intención de iniciar un nuevo negocio.