Translation of Spanish word "intento" to English
intento
/inˈten.to/
Meaning
Verban act of trying or attempting to do something
How to use
Intento ('attempt / try / intent') is masculine. It is a noun, not a verb, though intento is also the present first-person singular of the verb intentar ('to try/attempt'). Primer intento — First attempt.
🇬🇧 English
attempt
Example
No quiero intentar escalar la montaña sin experiencia.
I don't want to attempt to climb the mountain without experience.
Ten proyecto es difícil de intentar.
This project is hard to attempt.
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Common phrases
- intento de asesinato— assassination attempt
- en el primer intento— on the first attempt / try
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What does the Spanish word "intento" mean?▼
The Spanish word "intento" means "attempt" in English.
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Yes, here is a practical example: "No quiero intentar escalar la montaña sin experiencia." (which translates as "I don't want to attempt to climb the mountain without experience.").
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