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"Intento" is a form of "intento", a noun which is often translated as "attempt". "Fracaso" is a form of "fracaso", a noun which is often translated as "failure". Learn more about the difference between "intento" and "fracaso" below.
el intento(
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tehn
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toh
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A masculine noun is used with masculine articles and adjectives (e.g., el hombre guapo, el sol amarillo).
masculine noun
a. attempt
Mis intentos no tuvieron el resultado deseado.My attempts didn't have the desired result.
a. attempt
Pasó el examen de manejar al primer intento.He passed his driving test on the first attempt.
b. attempted (adjective)
Lo acusaron de intento de soborno.He was accused of attempted bribery.
a. intention
Mi intento era ayudarte, no hacerte enojar.My intention was to help you, not to make you angry.
b. aim
El intento de la asociación es procurar un hogar a personas que viven en la calle.The aim of the association is to secure a home for people living on the streets.
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el fracaso(
frah
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kah
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soh
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A masculine noun is used with masculine articles and adjectives (e.g., el hombre guapo, el sol amarillo).
masculine noun
a. failure
Al final, la operación entera fue un fracaso.In the end, the whole operation was a failure.
a. disaster
Su actuación en la película fue un fracaso total.Her performance in the movie was a total disaster.
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