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intentar — Subjunctive (Subjuntivo)

to try / to attempt

The subjunctive conjugation of intentar (regular -ar verb, ranked #68). Used in clauses expressing wishes, doubt, emotion, or uncertainty — typically after que. Triggers: querer, esperar, dudar, ojalá.

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Pronoun Subjunctive conjugation
yo intente
intentes
él/ella/Ud. intente
nosotros intentemos
vosotros intentéis
ellos/ellas/Uds. intenten

Example sentence

Quiero que tú intentes más.

I want you to try more.

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