Intentase (en. Attempt)

/in.tenˈta.se/

Meaning & Definition

EnglishSpanish

verb

Making an effort to achieve something.

If only I had attempted to finish the project on time.

Si tan solo hubiera intentase terminar el proyecto a tiempo.

To try or attempt to do something in the past.

He attempted to talk to her before leaving.

Él intentase hablar con ella antes de irse.

To try to achieve a goal without success.

Although he tried several times, he did not manage to understand the lesson.

Aunque intentase varias veces, no logró entender la lección.

From the verb 'intentar' in the past subjunctive.

try until you succeed

Making a continuous effort to achieve a goal.

intentar hasta lograrlo

do not try in vain

Not making an effort without positive results.

no intentarse en vano

any attempt counts

Any effort, no matter how small, has value.

cualquier intento cuenta

attempt

The action of trying.

intento

failed attempt

An attempt that did not achieve the desired goal.

intento fallido

intentional

Done deliberately with a specific intention.

intencionado

To try to do something impossible.

That challenge is like wanting to fly without wings, do you think you could try it?

Ese reto es como querer volar sin alas, ¿crees que lo puedas intentase?

To do something with little effort.

It was just an attempt, I did not give it much importance.

Solo fue un intentase, no le di mucha importancia.