What does intentar in Spanish mean?

What is the meaning of the word intentar in Spanish? The article explains the full meaning, pronunciation along with bilingual examples and instructions on how to use intentar in Spanish.

The word intentar in Spanish means try to do , attempt to do, try, try to learn, try to help, try to make a good impression, try to create, try to demonstrate, try to show, try to prove, try to listen to, eavesdrop, try to listen, try to clear your mind, try again. To learn more, please see the details below.

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Meaning of the word intentar

try to do , attempt to do

verbo transitivo (tratar de hacer algo)

(verbal expression: Phrase with special meaning functioning as verb--for example, "put their heads together," "come to an end.")

He intentado hacer un pastel y no lo he logrado.

I tried (or: attempted) to make a cake but it didn't go well.

try

verbo transitivo (tratar de hacer algo)

(transitive verb: Verb taking a direct object--for example, "Say something." "She found the cat.")

Los socorristas intentaron el rescate de las víctimas, pero ya era demasiado tarde.

Lifeguards tried to rescue the victims, but it was too late.

try to learn

(tratar de dominar algo)

(verbal expression: Phrase with special meaning functioning as verb--for example, "put their heads together," "come to an end.")

Martín intentó aprender a tocar el piano.

Martin tried to learn to play the piano.

try to help

(querer prestar ayuda)

(verbal expression: Phrase with special meaning functioning as verb--for example, "put their heads together," "come to an end.")

Pedro intentó ayudar a construir una casa en el árbol.

Pedro tried to help build a tree house.

try to make a good impression

locución verbal (esforzarse por agradar)

(verbal expression: Phrase with special meaning functioning as verb--for example, "put their heads together," "come to an end.")

Juan siempre intenta caer bien en las reuniones.

Juan always tries to make a good impression in meetings.

try to create

(desear producir algo)

(verbal expression: Phrase with special meaning functioning as verb--for example, "put their heads together," "come to an end.")

La organización intentó crear un grupo de ayuda.

The organization tried to create a help group.

try to demonstrate, try to show, try to prove

(tratar de probar algo)

(verbal expression: Phrase with special meaning functioning as verb--for example, "put their heads together," "come to an end.")

El profesor intentaba demostrar la teoría a sus estudiantes.

The teacher tried to prove his theory to his students.

try to listen to

(tratar de oír)

(verbal expression: Phrase with special meaning functioning as verb--for example, "put their heads together," "come to an end.")

María intentaba escuchar la radio pero había mucho ruido en la casa.

Maria was trying to listen to the radio but the house was very noisy.

eavesdrop

(a hurtadillas)

(intransitive verb: Verb not taking a direct object--for example, "She jokes." "He has arrived.")

Juan intentaba escuchar detrás de la puerta.

Juan was eavesdropping behind the door.

try to listen

(aceptar consejos)

(verbal expression: Phrase with special meaning functioning as verb--for example, "put their heads together," "come to an end.")

Intenta escuchar lo que te dicen tus padres.

Try to listen to what your parents tell you.

try to clear your mind

locución verbal (querer evadirse)

(verbal expression: Phrase with special meaning functioning as verb--for example, "put their heads together," "come to an end.")

Nicolás intentaba no pensar en sus problemas.

Nicolas tried to clear his mind of his problems.

try again

locución verbal (hacer otro intento)

(verbal expression: Phrase with special meaning functioning as verb--for example, "put their heads together," "come to an end.")

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