purpose-propósito: meaning, definitions and translations

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What is purpose? purpose is propósito

What is propósito?

  • The matter at hand; the point at issue.

    El asunto a la mano; el punto en cuestión.

  • The object toward which one strives or for which something exists; an aim or a goal: "And ever those, who would enjoyment gain/Must find it in the purpose they pursue” ( Sarah Josepha Hale).

    El objeto hacia el que uno se esfuerza o para el cual existe algo; un objetivo o un objetivo:

  • A result or effect that is intended or desired; an intention. See Synonyms at intention.

    Un resultado o efecto previsto o deseado; una intención. Ver sinónimos en intención.

  • Determination; resolution: He was a man of purpose.

    Determinación; resolución: él era un hombre de propósito.

  • To intend or resolve to perform or accomplish.

    Intención o resolver para realizar o lograr.

  • on purpose Intentionally; deliberately.

    a propósito intencionalmente; deliberadamente.

  • to good purpose With good results.

    a buen propósito Con buenos resultados.

  • little With few or no results.

    poco con pocos o ningún resultado.

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