Intenta (en. Tries)

/inˈten.ta/

Meaning & Definition

EnglishSpanish

verb

To make an effort to achieve something.

She tries to finish her assignment before the deadline.

Ella intenta completar su tarea antes de la fecha límite.

To attempt to execute an action.

He tries to learn how to play the guitar.

Él intenta aprender a tocar la guitarra.

To test a method to achieve a goal.

I tried to solve the math problem.

Intenté resolver el problema de matemáticas.

From Latin 'intendere', which means to direct the mind towards something.

try something new

To test or experiment with something different.

intenta algo nuevo

don't try to change me

Don't try to modify my way of being.

no intentes cambiarme

try and don't give up

Make an effort and keep trying until you succeed.

intenta y no te rindas

attempt

Action of trying.

intento

intentional

That is done with intention.

intencional

failed attempt

Effort that does not achieve the desired goal.

intento fallido

To take a test

I’m going to try to go for a run this afternoon.

Voy a intentar salir a correr esta tarde.

To try your luck

Try to win the lottery.

Intenta ganar en la lotería.