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propósito

purpose

noun proh-POH-see-toh Less Common

Also means

intention

Usage Note

Propósito is commonly used in the phrase a propósito, which means 'on purpose' or, when used as a discourse marker, 'by the way.' Do not confuse it with proposición ('proposition') or propuesta ('proposal'). The phrase con el propósito de means 'with the aim of.'

Examples

"Mi propósito es aprender español este año."

Natural Translation

My purpose is to learn Spanish this year.

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