Intentar
Example: Intento aprendre català cada dia per millorar.
Definition
"Intentar" means to make an effort to do something or to try to achieve a particular goal. It involves attempting an action with the purpose of accomplishing or experiencing a result, even if success is not guaranteed.
Etymology
The word "intentar" comes from the Latin verb 'intentare,' which means to stretch out or to try. It originally implied directing one's effort or attention towards something. Did you know? The root 'tentare' also gave rise to the English word 'attempt,' highlighting their shared origin.
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"Intentar" appears in the Vocaplus list "Catalan - General - (A1) - set 4", containing 104 commonly used words.
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