This is the 1007th most frequent Portuguese word.
intenção
"Intenção" means "intention" or "purpose" in English.
In this sentence, 'intenção' is used to express a deliberate goal or plan the speaker has.
Eu tenho a intenção de aprender francês neste ano.
I have the intention of learning French this year.
Here, 'intenção' refers to the purpose or motive behind someone's actions.
Sua intenção era ajudar, mas acabou causando mais confusão.
Your intention was to help, but it ended up causing more confusion.
In this usage, 'intenção' signifies the objective or aim of an organized activity.