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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.
    "The purpose of the meeting was to finalize the budget."
  2. verb To intend or plan to do something.
    "He purposed to finish the project before the deadline."
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purpose in a sentence

  • The purpose of the meeting was to finalize the budget.
  • She felt a new sense of purpose after starting the charity.
  • He purposed to finish the project before the deadline.

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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: "The purpose of the meeting was to finalize the budget." 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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