How to Say "we attempt" in Spanish
The Spanish word for “we attempt” is “intentamos” — A2 level. This is a very common word in everyday Spanish.
Examples
Intentamos aprender algo nuevo cada día.
We try to learn something new every day.
Si intentamos hablar español, mejoraremos rápido.
If we try to speak Spanish, we will improve quickly.
Ayer intentamos arreglar el coche, pero no pudimos.
Yesterday we tried to fix the car, but we couldn't.
The 'Nosotros' Form
This word specifically means 'we' are performing the action. The verb intentar is regular, so the 'nosotros' ending is always -amos in the present tense.
Following with 'a'
Unlike English ('we try to do'), Spanish often uses the verb directly followed by the action: 'Intentamos hacer la tarea' (We try to do the homework). No 'a' is needed after intentar.
Confusing Tenses
Mistake: “Intentamos (Present) vs. Intentábamos (Imperfect)”
Correction: 'Intentamos' usually means 'we try now.' If you want to talk about a continuous effort in the past (e.g., 'We used to try'), use 'intentábamos'.
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