intentar

Intentar is a Spanish verb that translates to "to try" in English. It is a highly irregular verb in the Spanish language and its conjugation changes significantly depending on the tense, mood, and aspect of the verb. The verb is commonly used to express the idea of attempting or making an effort to do something.

The infinitive form of intentar, "intentar," is a combination of "in-" and "-tentar," which means "to stretch or extend" in Latin. The verb has been in use since the 16th century and has become a fundamental part of the Spanish language.

In present tense, the conjugations of intentar are as follows:

- Yo intento (I try)

- Tú intentas (You try)

- Él/ella/usted intenta (He/she/you try)

- Nosotros/nostroas intentamos (We try)

- Vosotros/vosotras intentáis (You all try)

- Ellos/ellas/ustedes intentan (They try/you all try)

In imperfect tense, the conjugations of intentar are:

- Yo intentaba (I was trying)

- Tú intentabas (You were trying)

- Él/ella/usted intentaba (He/she/you were trying)

- Nosotros/nostroas intentábamos (We were trying)

- Vosotros/vosotras intentabais (You all were trying)

- Ellos/ellas/ustedes intentaban (They were trying/you all were trying)

The verb intentar can be used in different contexts, such as attempting to do something, making an effort, or trying to achieve a goal.