Try in Spanish
The Spanish word for 'try' is 'intentar', pronounced een-tehn-TAHR (IPA: /intenˈtaɾ/). It is a B1-level verb.
Pronunciation: een-tehn-TAHR
| Spanish | intentar |
|---|---|
| Pronunciation | een-tehn-TAHR · /intenˈtaɾ/ |
| Part of speech | verb |
| Level | B1 (beginner-friendly) |
Example Sentences with 'intentar'
- Intento comer más verduras.
I'm trying to eat more vegetables. - ¿Por qué no intentas otra vez?
Why don't you try again? - Intenté llamarte, pero no contestaste.
I tried to call you, but you didn't answer. - Inténtalo una vez más.
Try it one more time.
Common Phrases with 'intentar'
- vale la pena intentarlo
it's worth a try - tratar de + infinitivo
to try to (do something)
How to Use 'intentar'
Regular -ar verb that takes an infinitive directly: intentar hacer algo. 'Tratar' alone means to treat or deal with — you need tratar DE + infinitive to mean 'try'. For trying food or clothes, use probar(se), not intentar.
Related Vocabulary
Keep going: review present tense conjugation.
Frequently Asked Questions
How do you say 'try' in Spanish?
'Try' in Spanish is 'intentar', pronounced een-tehn-TAHR.
How do you spell 'intentar'?
It is spelled i-n-t-e-n-t-a-r.
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