vs 

QUICK ANSWER
"Earned" is a form of "earn", a transitive verb which is often translated as "ganar". "Attempted" is a form of "attempted", an adjective which is often translated as "intento de". Learn more about the difference between "earned" and "attempted" below.
earn(
uhrn
)
A transitive verb is a verb that requires a direct object (e.g., I bought a book.).
transitive verb
a. ganar
Ann earns a lot as a manager.Ann gana bastante como gerente.
b. cobrar
How much do you earn per hour?¿Cuánto cobras por hora?
a. ganarse
He earned a decent living as a bartender.Se ganaba una buena vida como bárman.
The singer earned the audience's respect.El cantante se ganó el respeto del público.
a. obtener
In 1980, Johnson earned a master's degree in Electronics.En 1980, Johnson obtuvo un título de máster en electrónica.
Copyright © 2025 Dictionary Media Group, Inc.
attempted(
uh
-
tehmp
-
dihd
)
An adjective is a word that describes a noun (e.g., the big dog).
adjective
a. intento de
The patient was admitted to the hospital after an attempted suicide.El paciente fue ingresado al hospital tras un intento de suicidio.
b. tentativa
Phillip was arrested for attempted murder last night.Phillip fue detenido anoche por una tentativa de asesinato.
Copyright © 2025 Dictionary Media Group, Inc.