purpose
 noun
 propósito
EN It took Victor some little time to comprehend that she had come in Beaudelet's lugger, that she had come alone, and for no purpose but to rest.
GL A Victor custoulle certo tempo entender que ela chegara na lugre de Beaudelet, soa, e sen outro propósito que o de descansar.
 Fonte: ESP (3248)
fin
EN He told me later that it occurred to him that Lime might have engaged him a room in that name because perhaps it was Buck Dexter and not Rollo Martins who was to be used for propaganda purposes.
GL Contoume máis tarde que se lle ocorrera que Lime acaso reservara unha habitación a ese nome para el; se cadra era a Buck Dexter e non a Rollo Martins ao que ía usar con fins propagandísticos.
Fonte: TER (367)
determinación
EN There is a look of purpose un men's faces and signs of cheerful activity everywhere.
GL Hai un aire de determinación nas facianas dos homes e mostras de actividade buliciosa por todas partes.
Fonte: GAL (916)
..... on purpose
adrede
EN This is Mr Giovanelli --you know I introduced him to you-- he's got the most lovely voice and he knows the most charming set of songs. I made him go over them this evening, on purpose-- we had the greatest time at the hotel.
GL Este é Mr Giovanelli. Sabe que llo presentei. Ten unha voz lindísima e coñece un repertorio de cancións do máis adorable. Fíxenlle practicalas esta noite adrede. Pasámolo de marabilla no hotel.
Fonte: DAI (1099)
á mantenta
EN He did it on purpose.
GL Facíao á mantenta.
Fonte: VIX (610)
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