intentar
verb
1. to try, attempt + infinitivo; + que + subjuntivo
To make an effort to do or achieve something
Common combinations
- intentar resolver — try to solve
- intentar ayudar — try to help
- intentar conseguir — try to achieve
- Voy a intentar resolver el problema.I’m going to try to solve the problem.
- Intentó abrir la puerta, pero estaba cerrada.He tried to open the door, but it was locked.
- El médico intentó que el paciente descansara.The doctor tried to get the patient to rest.
Same root
Phrases with this word
intentar la suerte