conato

conato
masculine noun
1. attempt
  • conato de robo -> attempted robbery
  • un conato de incendio -> the beginnings of a fire

conato [co-nah’-to]
noun
1. Conatus, endeavor, effort, exertion. (m)
2. (Law.) Crime attempted but not executed. (m)
  • Conato de hurto -> attempt at robbery

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