intentamos
“intentamos” means “we try” in Spanish (present action).
we try, we attempt
Also: we are trying, we tried
📝 In Action
Intentamos aprender algo nuevo cada día.
A2We try to learn something new every day.
Si intentamos hablar español, mejoraremos rápido.
B1If we try to speak Spanish, we will improve quickly.
Ayer intentamos arreglar el coche, pero no pudimos.
A2Yesterday we tried to fix the car, but we couldn't.
🔄 Conjugations
indicative
present
imperfect
preterite
subjunctive
present
imperfect
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✏️ Quick Practice
Quick Quiz: intentamos
Question 1 of 2
Which sentence uses 'intentamos' to mean 'we tried' (past action)?
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👥 Word Family▼
📚 Etymology▼
The word comes from the Latin verb *intentare*, which meant 'to stretch out' or 'to direct one's attention toward something.' This evolved into the modern idea of directing one's effort toward a goal.
First recorded: Medieval Spanish
Cognates (Related words)
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Frequently Asked Questions
Why does 'intentamos' sometimes mean 'we try' and sometimes 'we tried'?
This is a common feature in Spanish: the 'nosotros' (we) form is identical in both the simple present tense ('we try') and the simple past tense (preterite, 'we tried'). You have to look at the time words used in the sentence (like 'ayer' or 'hoy') to know which meaning is correct.
Is 'intentamos' the same as 'tratamos'?
They are very close synonyms! Both mean 'we try.' 'Intentamos' often emphasizes a conscious effort or attempt, while 'tratamos' is slightly more flexible and can also mean 'we deal with' or 'we treat.'