attempt in Spanish
attempt in Spanish is intento, tentativa, ensayo — attempt means to try to do something, especially something difficult, without guaranteed success.
attempt in Spanish
intento
The action of trying at something. [1530]
tentativa
The action of trying at something. [1530]
ensayo
The action of trying at something. [1530]
intentona
The action of trying at something. [1530]
atentado
An assault or attack, especially an assassination attempt. [1580]
conato
(criminal law) A substantial but unsuccessful effort (to commit a crime).
intentar
(archaic) To attack; to make an effort or attack upon; to try to take by force.
tratar
(archaic) To attack; to make an effort or attack upon; to try to take by force.
acometer
(archaic) To attack; to make an effort or attack upon; to try to take by force.
ver de
(archaic) To attack; to make an effort or attack upon; to try to take by force.
What does "attempt" mean?
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verb To try to do something, especially something difficult, without guaranteed success.
"Few climbers attempt that route in winter because it is so dangerous."
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noun An effort to do something, especially one that may fail.
"After a failed attempt, she tried again the following morning."
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attempt in a sentence
- Few climbers attempt that route in winter because it is so dangerous.
- He attempted the marathon despite his injury.
- After a failed attempt, she tried again the following morning.
- His first attempt at the exam didn't go well.
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What is "attempt" in Spanish?
"attempt" in Spanish is intento, tentativa, ensayo. attempt means: To try to do something, especially something difficult, without guaranteed success.
How do you use "attempt" in a sentence?
Example: "Few climbers attempt that route in winter because it is so dangerous." In Spanish, "attempt" is intento, tentativa, ensayo.
Are there other ways to say "attempt" in Spanish?
Yes — Spanish has 10 translations listed for "attempt": intento, tentativa, ensayo, intentona, atentado, conato.
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