Meanings (ES + gloss)
ensayo • intento • intentona • tentativa
The action of trying at something.
This poem is much better than the feeble attempt of mine.
We made an attempt to cross the stream, but didn’t manage.
atentado
An assault or attack, especially an assassination attempt.
No man can charge us of any attempt against the realm.
conato
A substantial but unsuccessful effort (to commit a crime).
Whoever voluntarily abandons the further commission of the offence or prevents its completion incurs no penalty for attempt.
Phrases
Word forms
Meanings (ES + gloss)
acometer • intentar • tratar de • ver de
To try.
I attempted to sing, but my throat was too hoarse.
to attempt an escape from prison