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purpose noun

  /ˈpɜ.poʊs/ , /ˈpɜ.pəs/ , /ˈpɜːpəs/ , /ˈpɝpəs/
  • The end for which something is done, is made or exists.
 propósito
  • Resolution; determination.
 propósito, intención, decisión, determinación, objetivo, resolución
  • (Sense of having a) meaning for existing or doing something.
 propósito, objeto, razón
  • (obsolete) The subject of discourse; the point at issue.
 objeto, tema

purpose verb

  /ˈpɜ.poʊs/ , /ˈpɜ.pəs/ , /ˈpɜːpəs/ , /ˈpɝpəs/
  • (transitive) To have or set as one's purpose or aim; resolve to accomplish; intend; plan.
 proponerse

purposely adverb

  /ˈpɜːpəsli/ , /ˈpɝpəsli/
  • On purpose; intentionally.
 a propósito, aposta, intencionadamente

purposive adjective

  /ˈpəːpəsɪv/ , /ˈpɚpəsɪv/
  • (grammar) Of a clause or conjunction: expressing purpose. [from 20th c.]
 intencional

purposeful adjective

  /ˈpɜː.pəs.fəl/ , /ˈpɝ.pəs.fəl/
  • Having purpose; intentional.
  • Having a purpose in mind; resolute; determined.
 propositivo

purposefulness noun

  • The state of being purposeful.
 determinación
on purpose
adrede, a propósito, intencionadamente, a conciencia, exprofeso, intencionalmente
accidentally on purpose
sin querer queriendo
all-purpose
universal
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