intentar — Preterite (Pretérito)
to try / to attempt
The preterite conjugation of intentar (regular -ar verb, ranked #68). Describes completed past actions with a clear start and end. Key signals: ayer, el lunes pasado, de repente.
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Practice for free ↗ | Pronoun | Preterite conjugation |
|---|---|
| yo | intenté |
| tú | intentaste |
| él/ella/Ud. | intentó |
| nosotros | intentamos |
| vosotros | intentasteis |
| ellos/ellas/Uds. | intentaron |
Example sentence
Nosotros intentamos juntos.
We try together.
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