🇬🇧🇪🇸 attempt - intentar : English Lesson

Meaning of "attempt" ("intentar"), detailed definition, and a short video lesson below.

To attempt means to give something a try, even if it’s hard or you’re not sure you’ll succeed. It’s about putting in effort to do something—like trying to ride a bike, bake a cake, or teach your dog to dance. Whether it works or not, the important part is that you attempted it!

Watch and listen to this English flashcard to understand the word in more detail, with an easy example sentence.

I attempted to stay awake in class, but my eyelids had other plans.

She attempted to whisper, but it came out like a foghorn.

I attempted to make pancakes, but created a breakfast frisbee instead.

Uncle Joe attempted to fix the sink. Now we have a waterfall in the kitchen.

My dog attempted to drive the car—he’s grounded for life.

A boy and a small dog attempt to get a red ball in a tall tree. They attempt to jump. They attempt to climb a low rock. They attempt to call a friend. They attempt to use a long stick. On the last attempt they get the ball and hug and smile.

This word is at the A2 level, which means it’s useful for simple, everyday situations. You might use it when shopping, traveling, or talking about your hobbies. Words at this level help you build confidence in practical, routine conversations.

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