intentar

This is the 358th most frequent Catalan word.


intentar

To try.


Here, 'intentar' is used as the main verb meaning 'to attempt' in the sentence construction 'subject + conjugated form of intentar + infinitive verb'.

Intento cuinar un plat nou cada setmana.

I try to cook a new dish every week.


In this example, 'intentar' is paired with the auxiliary verb 'vaig a' to express a near future plan or intention.

Vaig a intentar complir amb els terminis assignats.

I am going to try to meet the assigned deadlines.


Here, 'intentar' is used as a gerund ('intentant'), indicating ongoing action in relation to multiple attempts.

Després d’intentar diverses opcions, va trobar la solució.

After trying several options, he/she found the solution.