Intentar (en. Attempt)

/in.ten'tar/

Meaning & Definition

EnglishSpanish

verb

Definition: To make an effort to achieve something.

Example Sentence: I am going to try to finish my homework before dinner.

Voy a intentar terminar mi tarea antes de cenar.

Definition: To try to do something.

Example Sentence: She tries to play the guitar every day.

Ella intenta tocar la guitarra todos los días.

Definition: To seek to perform an action.

Example Sentence: He tries to talk to her about his problems.

Intenta hablar con él sobre sus problemas.

Etymology/Origin: From Latin 'intendere', which means 'to direct the mind towards something'.

Common Phrase: try something new

Common Phrase Meaning: To test an activity or experience that has not been done before.

intentar algo nuevo

Common Phrase: try to give one's best

Common Phrase Meaning: To make the maximum effort in a task.

intentar dar lo mejor de uno mismo

Common Phrase: try to do it again

Common Phrase Meaning: To try again after a failed attempt.

intentar hacerlo de nuevo

Related Word: intention

Related Word Description: Purpose or desire to do something.

intención

Related Word: intense

Related Word Description: Having great strength or energy in action.

intenso

Related Word: attempted

Related Word Description: That has been the subject of an attempt.

intentado

Slang Meaning: To try without taking it seriously.

Slang Example: He just tries, but he really doesn’t take it seriously.

Él solo intenta, pero en realidad no se lo toma en serio.

Slang Meaning: To try to move forward.

Slang Example: She tries day by day, despite the difficulties.

Ella intenta día a día, a pesar de las dificultades.