attempted

• Describe una acción que se intentó o se probó, a menudo implicando que no tuvo éxito o quedó incompleta.

Describes an action that was tried or undertaken, often implying it was unsuccessful or incomplete.

1. Tried but not successfulB2formal

   Describes an action that was tried but did not succeed.

   intentado sin éxito

   • The police arrested him for attempted robbery.
   • She was charged with attempted murder.
   • The attempted escape was foiled by the guards.

   Sinónimosabortivefruitlessfutileunsuccessfulvain

   Antónimosaccomplishedcompletedsuccessful

• Verbo que se usa para indicar la acción de hacer un esfuerzo para lograr algo, especialmente si resulta difícil o incierto. También implica intentar o probar a realizar una acción.

A verb used to indicate the act of trying to do something, especially something difficult.

1. Try to do somethingB1formal

   To make an effort to achieve or complete something, often something difficult.

   Intentar hacer algo

   • She attempted to climb the mountain despite the bad weather.
   • He attempted to solve the complex equation.
   • The team attempted to break the world record.

   Sinónimosendeavoressayseekstrivetryundertakeventure

2. Try to achieve a goalB1formal

   To try to accomplish a specific task or objective.

   Intentar lograr un objetivo

   • They attempted to finish the project before the deadline.
   • She attempted to learn a new language in three months.
   • He attempted to win the championship for the third time.

   Sinónimosaimendeavoressayseekstrivetryundertakeventure

   Antónimosabandonforgoignoreneglectskip