verb🔗ShareTener la intención de, pretender(usually followed by the particle "to") To hope; to wish (something, or something to be accomplished); be intent upon"He intends to go to university."Él tiene la intención de ir a la universidad.attitudemindactionplanChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
verb🔗ShareTener la intención de, pretenderTo fix the mind on; attend to; take care of; superintend; regard."The teacher intends to give the students extra help after school. "El profesor tiene la intención de dar a los estudiantes ayuda extra después de la escuela.mindactionattitudeChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
verb🔗ShareExtender, distenderTo stretch to extend; distend."The baker intends the dough to cover the entire baking sheet, stretching it thinly. "El panadero extiende la masa para cubrir toda la bandeja para hornear, estirándola finamente.physiologybodyChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
verb🔗ShareForzar, tensarTo strain; make tense."The weightlifter intends his muscles as he prepares to lift the heavy barbell. "El levantador de pesas fuerza sus músculos mientras se prepara para levantar la barra pesada.bodyphysiologyactionChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
verb🔗ShareIntensificar, fortalecerTo intensify; strengthen."The chef intends the chili's flavor by adding more spices. "El chef intensifica el sabor del chili agregando más especias.actionprocessChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
verb🔗ShareAplicar, emplearTo apply with energy."Maria intends to finish her homework before watching TV tonight. "María tiene la intención de terminar su tarea antes de ver la televisión esta noche.energyactionChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
verb🔗ShareTener la intención de, pretenderTo bend or turn; direct, as one’s course or journey."The hiker intends his steps towards the mountain peak, hoping to reach it before nightfall. "El excursionista tiene la intención de dirigir sus pasos hacia la cima de la montaña, esperando llegar antes del anochecer.directionwayactionChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
verb🔗ShareDiseñar, modelarTo design mechanically or artistically; fashion; mold."The sculptor intends the clay figure to resemble a graceful dancer. "El escultor diseña la figura de arcilla para que se asemeje a una bailarina elegante.artstyleactiontechnicalChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
verb🔗ShareFingir, simularTo pretend; counterfeit; simulate."The child intends to be asleep when his parents check on him, but he's really just playing with his toys under the covers. "El niño finge estar dormido cuando sus padres lo revisan, pero en realidad solo está jugando con sus juguetes debajo de las sábanas.actionappearancestyleChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
