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"Try" is a transitive verb which is often translated as "intentar", and "object" is a noun which is often translated as "el objeto". Learn more about the difference between "try" and "object" below.
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A transitive verb is a verb that requires a direct object (e.g., I bought a book.).
transitive verb
a. intentar
Try to park in that spot.Intenta estacionar en ese hueco.
b. tratar de
I'll try to talk to her this afternoon.Trataré de hablarle esta tarde.
a. probar
The printer is not working. - Did you try turning it off and back on?La impresora no funciona. - ¿Probaste apagándola y prendiéndola de nuevo?
b. probar a
Regionalism used in Spain
(Spain)
My back is still sore. - Have you tried taking some ibuprofen?Todavía me duele la espalda. - ¿Probaste a tomar ibuprofeno?
a. probar
I would love to try your famous tomato soup one of these days.Me encantaría probar tu famosa sopa de tomate un día de estos.
a. juzgar
He should not be tried for murder.No debería ser juzgado por asesinato.
a. intentar abrir
He tried the door and found it unlocked.Intentó abrir la puerta y encontró que no estaba cerrada con llave.
a.
This refers to an idiomatic word or phrase for which there is no word-for-word translation.
no direct translation
I tried the tourist office, but they couldn't help.Pregunté en la oficina de turismo, pero no pudieron ayudarme.
If I have to try all the shops in this city to find the perfect gift, I will.Si tengo que recorrer todas las tiendas de esta ciudad para encontrar el regalo perfecto, que así sea.
a. poner a prueba
Why don't we try him, and see how he does at the job?¿Por qué no lo ponemos a prueba para ver cómo se le da el trabajo?
a. probarse
If a subtle pattern is more your speed, try a suit with a tonal pattern that won’t reveal itself until you get up close.Si te va más un estampado poco llamativo, pruébate un traje con un estampado tonal que no se haga patente hasta que se tiene muy cerca.
An intransitive verb is one that does not require a direct object (e.g., The man sneezed.).
intransitive verb
a. esforzarse
Though our goals are hard to achieve, we must never stop trying.Aunque nuestras metas sean difíciles de alcanzar, nunca debemos dejar de esforzarnos.
b.
This refers to an idiomatic word or phrase for which there is no word-for-word translation.
no direct translation
I know you find it difficult to talk to your father but please try.Sé que no te es fácil hablar con tu padre pero inténtalo, por favor.
It won't be easy but we should try at least.No será fácil pero al menos deberíamos intentarlo.
A noun is a word referring to a person, animal, place, thing, feeling, or idea (e.g., man, dog, house).
noun
a. el intento
(m) means that a noun is masculine. Spanish nouns have a gender, which is either feminine (like la mujer or la luna) or masculine (like el hombre or el sol).
(M)
After several tries, I gave up.Tras varios intentos, abandoné.
a. el ensayo
(m) means that a noun is masculine. Spanish nouns have a gender, which is either feminine (like la mujer or la luna) or masculine (like el hombre or el sol).
(M)
He scored two tries.Marcó dos ensayos.
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A noun is a word referring to a person, animal, place, thing, feeling, or idea (e.g., man, dog, house).
noun
a. el objeto
(m) means that a noun is masculine. Spanish nouns have a gender, which is either feminine (like la mujer or la luna) or masculine (like el hombre or el sol).
(M)
I found a strange object under the bed.Encontré un objeto extraño debajo de la cama.
a. el objetivo
(m) means that a noun is masculine. Spanish nouns have a gender, which is either feminine (like la mujer or la luna) or masculine (like el hombre or el sol).
(M)
The object of this school is to develop individual talents.El objetivo de esta escuela es desarrollar el talento individual.
b. el objeto
(m) means that a noun is masculine. Spanish nouns have a gender, which is either feminine (like la mujer or la luna) or masculine (like el hombre or el sol).
(M)
What's the object of your visit?¿Cuál es el objeto de su visita?
a. el objeto
(m) means that a noun is masculine. Spanish nouns have a gender, which is either feminine (like la mujer or la luna) or masculine (like el hombre or el sol).
(M)
The house was an object of conflict during the divorce.La casa fue objeto de disputa durante el divorcio.
a. el objeto
(m) means that a noun is masculine. Spanish nouns have a gender, which is either feminine (like la mujer or la luna) or masculine (like el hombre or el sol).
(M)
Transitive verbs have a direct object.Los verbos transitivos tienen objeto directo.
b. el complemento
(m) means that a noun is masculine. Spanish nouns have a gender, which is either feminine (like la mujer or la luna) or masculine (like el hombre or el sol).
(M)
"Le" stands for an indirect object in Spanish."Le" sustituye a un complemento indirecto en español.
a. el inconveniente
(m) means that a noun is masculine. Spanish nouns have a gender, which is either feminine (like la mujer or la luna) or masculine (like el hombre or el sol).
(M)
You can spend whatever you need for the party. Money is no object.Puedes gastar lo que necesites en la fiesta. El dinero no es inconveniente.
An intransitive verb is one that does not require a direct object (e.g., The man sneezed.).
intransitive verb
a. oponerse
The students objected to having class on Saturday morning.Los estudiantes se oponían a tener clase el sábado por la mañana.
A transitive verb is a verb that requires a direct object (e.g., I bought a book.).
transitive verb
a. objetar
We objected that it was a very expensive place for prom.Nosotros objetamos que era un lugar muy caro para el baile de graduación.
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