Have a mind to Meaning in English
expression
ˈhæv/ /ˈeɪ/, /ə/ /ˈmaɪnd/ /ˈtu/, /tə/, /tɪ
HAV-uh-MYND-too, HAV-uh-MYND-tuh, HAV-uh-MYND-tih
hæv/ /æɪ/ /mˈaɪnd/ /tˈuː
HAV-uh-MYND-too
Definición
To feel like doing something or be tempted to do something, especially when considering making a decision or taking action.
Uso & Matices
This is a slightly formal or old-fashioned way to express a strong wish or temptation, often suggesting the speaker is close to acting. Commonly used in both positive and negative contexts. Not literal—doesn't always mean the person will actually do it.
Spanish: tener ganas de - estar tentado aPortuguese (BR): ter vontade de - estar inclinado aPortuguese (PT): ter vontade de - estar inclinado aChinese (Simplified): 很想要（做某事） - 有意做Chinese (Traditional): 很想要（做某事） - 有意做Hindi: मन है कि करना - इच्छा होनाArabic: يميل إلى أن - لديه رغبة فيBengali: ইচ্ছা থাকা - করতে মন চাওয়াRussian: склонен - есть желаниеJapanese: ～したい気がする - ～しようかと思うVietnamese: cảm thấy muốn - có ý địnhKorean: ~하고 싶다 - ~할 마음이 있다Turkish: canı istemek - niyeti olmakUrdu: دل چاہنا - ارادہ ہوناIndonesian: ingin - berniat
Oraciones de Ejemplo
I have a mind to go for a walk after dinner.
basic
She had a mind to call her friend but decided not to.
basic
They have a mind to try a new restaurant tonight.
basic
I have a mind to tell my boss exactly what I think.
natural
He was so rude, I had a mind to walk out of the meeting.
natural
I have a mind to just forget about it and move on.
natural