propósito

/pɾoˈposito/ · A2 · noun · m

purpose

🎯 propósito = purpose: same Latin root, pro (forth) + positum (put)

From Latin propositum, something put forth as an aim. English purpose and propose come from the same source. Also used for resolutions: propósitos de Año Nuevo = New Year's resolutions. The set phrase a propósito means on purpose or by the way.

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