Meaning
purpose, purport, aim, object, goal
- intention, intent, design
In a sentence
Il mio intento è aiutarti a capire meglio.
My aim is to help you understand better.
Con quale intento mi hai scritto ieri?
What intention did you write to me with yesterday?
Non c'era nessun intento di offenderti, davvero.
There was no intention to offend you, really.
Word forms (2)
| Word | Word forms |
|---|---|
| intento | masculine · singular |
| intenti | masculine · plural |
Usage notes
- Often used in formal or written Italian. In everyday speech, scopo or obiettivo may sound more natural for practical goals.
- Common in the pattern con l'intento di + infinitive: con l'intento di aiutare.
- Don't confuse intento (noun) with intendo, the verb form meaning 'I mean' or 'I intend'.