él Intentó

tried, attempted

→ intentar

intent to try, to attempt + ó 3rd-person singular preterite

verb · 3rd-person singular, past tense Rare #49,589

tried, attempted Can be confused with “intended,” but it means that someone made an effort, not that they planned to do something.

SP: Ella intentó abrir la puerta.

EN: She tried to open the door.

Conjugation of intentar

Did you try to call me?

— Con Ánimo de Amar (2000)

Were you trying to be funny?

— Eternidad (2025)

He tried to stop them!

— Avatar (2009)

He tried to take the ring from Frodo!

— El señor de los anillos: Las dos torres (2002)

Did Tom try to kick you?