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de primera intención
Language:
es
1.
Spain
Latin America
neutral
informal
On the first attempt; achieved immediately without prior preparation or additional tries.
2.
Spain
Latin America
colloquial
sports
Performed as a first-time action in sports, especially a shot or pass executed without controlling the ball first (a "first-time" strike).
3.
international
Spain
Latin America
technical
medical
In medicine, referring to healing or closure that occurs primarily and directly (primary intention).
Examples:
ES:
Bien si... ha acertado de primera intención !
EN:
Yes! Oh, well done. It's right on a time.
ES:
Bueno, es que así, de primera intención, yo no podría comprometerme más, que sin conocer todos los detalles.
EN:
Well, it's just that, having only just heard it, I couldn't commit to it without knowing all the details.
ES:
No de primera intención.
EN:
Not offhand.
ES:
Si metió 38 goles en una temporada, todos de primera intención.
EN:
He scored 38 goals in a season, with first intention.
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