No. 2,710 in Portuguese
propósito
"Propósito" means "purpose" or "intention" in English.
In a sentence
O propósito de minha viagem é explorar novos lugares.
The purpose of my trip is to explore new places.
In this sentence, 'propósito' is used to indicate the objective or aim of an action.
Ele falou com propósito e confiança durante a apresentação.
He spoke with purpose and confidence during the presentation.
Here, 'propósito' refers to intentionality or deliberateness in action.
A empresa tem como propósito a sustentabilidade e inovação.
The company's purpose is sustainability and innovation.
In this context, 'propósito' denotes the company's mission or foundational aim.
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