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How do you say "to try" in Spanish?
intentar
In Spanish, "to try" is intentar.
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Pronunciation
Pronounced in-ten-TAR. Stress on the last syllable. Three syllables like 'in-ten-tar'.
Grammar notes
Regular -ar verb. Present tense: intento, intentas, intenta, intentamos, intentan.
Example sentence
Intento aprender.
I try to learn.
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How to remember intentar
Intentar sounds like 'intent-are'. Try with intent to succeed.
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Questions about intentar
How do you say "to try" in Spanish?
In Spanish, "to try" is intentar. It is a noun.
How is intentar written in Spanish?
intentar is written using the standard Spanish script.
How is intentar used in a sentence?
Use intentar as you would use the equivalent noun in English. For example: Intento aprender. (I try to learn.).
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