Kilo Lingo

el

masculine

/inˈtento/

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Translation

attempt, try; I try

Word origin

From Latin intentus ('a stretching out, attention, intent'), from intendere ('to stretch towards'), from in- plus tendere ('to stretch').

Origin
Latin
Root
intentus
English cognates
intent, intend

Grammar

Gendermasculine
Pluralintentos

Examples

tercer superar .

On the third attempt she finally managed to pass the driving test.

.

It was a good attempt but the result was not what I expected.

mejorar .

I try to improve every day even if the changes are small.

.

She made one final attempt to save the relationship.

.

They caught the thief during his attempted robbery.

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This word is part of lesson 16.