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Both "intentaban" and "intentaron" are forms of "intentar", which is often translated as "to try". Learn more about "intentar" below.
intentar(
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)A transitive verb is a verb that requires a direct object (e.g., I bought a book.).
a. to try
Cualquiera puede intentar hacer su propio jardín en casa.Anybody can try to make their own home garden.
b. to attempt
No intentes cambiar el foco sin una escalera.Don't attempt to change the lightbulb without a ladder.
