Intencionada

Intencionada is the feminine form of the Spanish adjective intencionado, used to describe something done with purpose or plan, rather than by accident. It indicates that the actor had a deliberate aim and that the outcome was not incidental.

Etymology and grammar: The word derives from intención with the suffix -ada, forming an adjective that agrees with feminine nouns. The related adverb is intencionadamente. It commonly appears in phrases such as acción intencionada, agresión intencionada, or decisión intencionada, where it modifies a feminine noun.

Usage: In everyday language, intencionada contrasts with notions like accidental or fortuito. In legal contexts, phrases like acto intencionado or delito intencionado describe conduct performed with dolo or intent, as opposed to culposo or negligente behavior. In media or analysis, labeling something intencionada emphasizes planning, motive, or purposeful design.

Examples: La filtración fue intencionada. La campaña publicitaria fue intencionada para cambiar la opinión pública. Un daño intencionado.

Synonyms and related terms: deliberada, premeditada (con matiz de premeditación). Antónimos: accidental, fortuito. Related concepts include intención, intencionalidad, dolo y culpa.

See also: Intención, intencionalidad, dolo, culpa. Especifica definiciones y usos pueden consultarse en diccionarios como la Real Academia Española.