🇪🇸 How to say

“to try” in Spanish

intentar
Illustration of "to try" in a Spanish cultural setting
A person stands in their kitchen, looking determinedly at a complicated recipe book, then picks up a whisk to attempt ma…

Usage note

Use 'intentar' when you make an effort to do something, similar to 'to attempt' in English. It's a very common and neutral verb for everyday situations where the outcome is uncertain.

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