Adding 'a' unnecessarily

'Intentan' describes actions happening right now, or actions that happen habitually. For example, 'Every day, they try to run' (Cada día, intentan correr).

Present Tense Action

When 'intentan' is followed by another action, you simply use the base form of the next verb (the infinitive). You do not need any connecting words like 'a' or 'de'.

Simple Structure

'Intentan' can mean 'they try' (ellos/ellas) or 'you all try' (ustedes, the formal plural). The specific meaning is usually clear from who you are talking to.

Formal vs. Informal

Extremely common way to say that a group of people or things are making an effort to achieve something.

'Intentan' means 'they try' or 'you all attempt.' Learn the conjugation of the regular -AR verb 'intentar,' common mistakes (like avoiding the 'a' preposition), and how to use it correctly in Spanish sentences.

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Complete Conjugation Tables

🔄 Conjugations

indicative

present

future

imperfect

conditional

preterite

imperative

negative

affirmative

subjunctive

present

imperfect

Practice Conjugations