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How to Say "endeavored" in Spanish

The Spanish word forendeavoredis intentadoA2 level. This is a very common word in everyday Spanish.

English → SpanishA2
VerbA2
formal or literary usage
A small, determined cartoon figure standing triumphantly on the peak of a steep, colorful hill, showing the action of having tried and succeeded.

Examples

Nunca he intentado hacer paracaidismo.

I have never tried skydiving.

Ellos habían intentado hablar con el jefe varias veces.

They had attempted to speak with the boss several times.

¿Quién ha intentado robar mi cartera?

Who has tried to steal my wallet?

Forming Perfect Tenses

You always use 'intentado' with a form of the verb 'haber' (to have) to describe actions completed in the past: 'Hemos intentado' (We have tried).

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