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    Intentaban (en. They were trying)

    /in.ten'ta.βan/

    Meaning & Definition

    EnglishSpanish
    verb
    It refers to making an effort to achieve something.
    They had been trying to solve the problem for days.
    Intentaban resolver el problema desde hace días.
    To try to do something or to carry out an action.
    The students were trying to understand the lesson.
    Los estudiantes intentaban entender la lección.
    To attempt to carry out an activity with a specific intention.
    They were trying to organize a party for the weekend.
    Intentaban organizar una fiesta para el fin de semana.

    Etymology

    From the verb intentar, which comes from the Latin 'intentare'.

    Common Phrases and Expressions

    They were trying unsuccessfully
    They made an attempt without achieving the objective.
    intentaban sin éxito
    They were trying to do their best
    They were making every effort to achieve something.
    intentaban hacer lo posible

    Related Words

    to try
    To make an effort to achieve something.
    intentar
    attempt
    The act of trying to do something.
    intento

    Slang Meanings

    To try one's luck at something
    They were trying their luck in the game.
    Ellos intentaban suerte en el juego.
    To try to do something
    He was trying to get tickets for the concert.
    Estaba intentaban conseguir entradas para el concierto.