Intenté (en. I tried)

/in.ten.te/

Meaning & Definition

EnglishSpanish

verb

To make an effort to achieve something.

Yesterday I tried to finish the project on time.

Ayer intenté terminar el proyecto a tiempo.

To try or experiment with something.

I tried to create a new painting style.

Intenté hacer un nuevo estilo de pintura.

To attempt to perform an action.

I tried to call you, but you didn't answer.

Intenté llamarte, pero no contestaste.

From Latin 'intentare', which means 'to try'.

try something new

To try a different activity or task.

intentar algo nuevo

try with all your might

To make a maximum effort to achieve something.

intentar con todas tus fuerzas

not trying is failing

The lack of effort is the true failure.

no intentar es fracasar

attempt

The action of trying.

intento

failed attempt

An attempt that was not successful.

intento fallido

intentional

Something done with intention.

intencionado

To attempt to do something in an informal or fun way.

I'm going to try a new trick on the dance floor.

Voy a intentar un truco nuevo en la pista de baile.

To try your luck at something.

Yesterday I tried to tell a joke and everyone laughed.

Ayer intenté hacer un chiste y todos se rieron.