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    Intento (en. Tried)

    /inˈtento/

    Meaning & Definition

    EnglishSpanish
    noun
    Action of trying or attempting to achieve something.
    His attempt to win the championship was admirable.
    Su intento de ganar el campeonato fue admirable.
    Effort made to achieve a goal.
    The attempt to solve the problem was complicated.
    El intento de resolver el problema fue complicado.
    Purpose or intention with which an action is performed.
    The attempt to help others is always well received.
    El intento de ayudar a los demás es siempre bien recibido.

    Etymology

    From Latin 'intentus', which means 'attention' or 'effort'.

    Common Phrases and Expressions

    under attempt
    When making an effort without great expectations.
    bajo intento
    failed attempt
    An effort that was unsuccessful.
    intento fallido
    with good intent
    To do something with the best intention.
    con buen intento

    Related Words

    to try
    To make an effort to achieve something.
    intentar
    intentional
    Done with a clear intention.
    intencional
    intention
    Wish or purpose to do something.
    intención

    Slang Meanings

    Attempt to get something easily.
    That was a vain attempt to get the job.
    Ese fue un intento en vano de conseguir el trabajo.
    To describe an action that is done without much commitment.
    It was just an attempt; I didn’t expect it to work.
    Fue solo un intento, no esperaba que funcionara.