How to Say "i attempt" in Spanish
The Spanish word for “i attempt” is “intento” — A1 level. This is a very common word in everyday Spanish.
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A slightly more formal way of saying 'I try'
Examples
Intento hablar español todos los días.
I try to speak Spanish every day.
No sé si funcionará, pero lo intento.
I don't know if it will work, but I'm trying.
Intento no pensar en el problema.
I try not to think about the problem.
How to Use It
This is the 'I' form of the verb 'intentar'. To say you try to do something, just follow 'intento' with the base form of another verb. For example, 'Intento correr' (I try to run).
Adding Extra Words
Mistake: “Intento a leer el libro.”
Correction: Intento leer el libro. Unlike English 'try to', the Spanish verb 'intentar' connects directly to the next verb. No 'a' or 'de' is needed.
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