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    Tentativa (en. Attempt)

    /ten.ta.'ti.va/

    Meaning & Definition

    EnglishSpanish
    noun
    An effort made to achieve something.
    Her attempt to convince her boss was successful.
    Su tentativa de convencer a su jefe resultó exitosa.
    The act of trying something.
    The attempt to solve the problem was unsuccessful.
    La tentativa de resolver el problema fue fallida.
    A plan or project that is proposed.
    They made an effort to improve the facilities.
    Hicieron una tentativa de mejorar las instalaciones.

    Etymology

    From Latin 'tentativa', which refers to the act of trying.

    Common Phrases and Expressions

    To have a tentative
    To make an effort to achieve something.
    tener una tentativa
    Attempted murder
    An attempt to kill someone.
    tentativa de asesinato
    In attempt
    In a state of attempt or trial.
    en tentativa

    Related Words

    Attempt
    Action of trying or testing something, similar to attempt.
    intento
    Project
    Plan or proposal to carry out something.
    proyecto
    Essay
    Test or attempt, especially in artistic or scientific contexts.
    ensayo

    Slang Meanings

    Attempt that results in failure.
    That was a failed attempt to do a trick.
    Esa fue una tentativa fallida de hacer un truco.
    Informal attempt at something.
    It was just an attempt to see if it worked.
    Solo fue una tentativa para ver si funcionaba.