Intentándolo (en. Trying)

/in.ten.tán.do.lo/

Meaning & Definition

EnglishSpanish
verb
To make an attempt or effort towards something.
I was trying all afternoon.
Estuve intentándolo toda la tarde.
To try to obtain or achieve something through effort.
Keep trying until you succeed.
Sigue intentándolo hasta que lo logres.
To do everything possible to reach a goal.
Don't give up, keep trying.
No te rindas, sigue intentándolo.

Etymology

Derived from the verb 'intentar', which comes from the Latin 'intendere'.

Common Phrases and Expressions

keep trying
To continue making an effort to achieve something.
siguiendo intentándolo
trying hard
To make a significant and determined effort.
intentándolo con ganas
don't stop trying
Advice not to give up in the pursuit of a goal.
no dejes de intentándolo

Related Words

attempt
To make an effort to achieve something.
intentar
effort
Application of energy to achieve a goal.
esfuerzo
goal
A goal that is desired to be reached.
objetivo

Slang Meanings

To give it your all
Whenever I give it my all, I end up trying successfully.
Siempre que le pongo ganas, acabo intentándolo con éxito.
To give it your best shot
Don't stop, give it your all and keep trying.
No te detengas, échaselo y sigue intentándolo.