intentar

attempt, to try, try

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Iba a intentar quedar en la Universidad de Tokio, pero cambié de idea.

I was going to try to get into Tokyo University, but I've changed my mind.

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Quizá quieras intentar estudiar en la biblioteca.

You might want to try studying in the library.

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No sabía cómo hacerlo, pero estaba dispuesto a intentar.

I didn't know how to do it, but I was willing to give it a try.

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Yo pienso que no sirve de nada intentar convencerle.

I think there's no point in trying to convince her.

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Deberíamos intentar hacer algo.

We should try to do something.

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Es inútil intentar convencerle de eso.

It is no use trying to convince him of that.

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Será mejor que compres uno nuevo que intentar arreglarlo.

You will be better off buying a new one than trying to fix it.

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Quiero intentar ayudarte.

I want to try to help you.

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Tom está dispuesto a intentar cualquier cosa.

Tom is willing to try anything.

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Siempre he querido intentar aprender francés.

I've always wanted to try to learn French.

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Estuve a punto de ahogarme al intentar rescatar a un chico.

I came near being drowned, trying to rescue a boy.

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¡Vamos a intentar de nuevo, chicos!

Let's try again, guys!

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Tenés que intentar.

You must try.

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No sé si lo pueda hacer, pero lo voy a intentar.

I don't know whether I can do it, but I'll try.

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Deberías intentar ser más educado.

You should try to be more polite.

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Voy a intentar coger un buen bronceado.

I am going to try to get a good tan.

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Puedes intentar adivinarlo tres veces.

You can have three guesses.

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Puede que quieras intentar ponerte a dieta.

You might want to try going on a diet.

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Voy a intentar hacerlo mejor.

I'll try to do my best.

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Tom decidió dejar de intentar mantener el contacto con Mary.

Tom decided to give up trying to keep up with Mary.

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