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purpose in Spanish

purpose in Spanish is propósito, objeto, razón — purpose means the reason something exists or is done; its intended goal.

purpose in Spanish

propósito
noun
The end for which something is done, is made or exists.
propósito
noun
(Sense of having a) meaning for existing or doing something.
objeto
noun
(Sense of having a) meaning for existing or doing something.
razón
noun
(Sense of having a) meaning for existing or doing something.
propósito
noun
Resolution; determination.
intención
noun
Resolution; determination.
decisión
noun
Resolution; determination.
determinación
noun
Resolution; determination.
objetivo
noun
Resolution; determination.
resolución
noun
Resolution; determination.
objeto
noun
(obsolete) The subject of discourse; the point at issue.
tema
noun
(obsolete) The subject of discourse; the point at issue.
proponerse
verb
(transitive) To have or set as one's purpose or aim; resolve to accomplish; intend; plan.

What does "purpose" mean?

  1. noun The reason something exists or is done; its intended goal.
    "What is the purpose of this button on the remote?"
  2. verb To intend or plan to do something.
    "She purposed to learn the piano before the end of the year."
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purpose in a sentence

  • What is the purpose of this button on the remote?
  • The purpose of the meeting was to finalize the budget.
  • She purposed to learn the piano before the end of the year.
  • They purposed to visit every castle on the island during their holiday.

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What is "purpose" in Spanish?
"purpose" in Spanish is propósito, objeto, razón. purpose means: The reason something exists or is done; its intended goal.
How do you use "purpose" in a sentence?
Example: "What is the purpose of this button on the remote?" In Spanish, "purpose" is propósito, objeto, razón.
Are there other ways to say "purpose" in Spanish?
Yes — Spanish has 10 translations listed for "purpose": propósito, objeto, razón, intención, decisión, determinación.
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