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• Sustantivo que denota un intento, esfuerzo o acto de tratar de lograr o hacer algo.

A noun referring to an attempt, effort, or act of trying to achieve or accomplish something.

1. Attempt or effortA1informal

   An act of trying to do or achieve something; an effort.

   intento

   • Give it a try before you give up.
   • That was a good try, but you need to practice more.
   • She made several tries to open the locked door.
   • His first try at cooking was surprisingly successful.

   Sinónimosattemptbidcrackeffortendeavoressaygoshotstabtrial

2. Rugby scoreB2formalbritishsport

   In rugby, a way of scoring points by grounding the ball behind the opponent's goal line.

   Ensayo en rugby

   • The team scored a try in the final minutes.
   • He celebrated his first try with a dance.
   • The conversion after the try won the match.
   • Australia's player dashed for a try.

   Sinónimostouchdown

• Verbo utilizado para expresar la acción de hacer un intento o esfuerzo para lograr algo.

A verb used to express the act of making an attempt or effort to do something.

1. AttemptA1formal

   To make an effort to do or accomplish something.

   Intentar

   • I tried to call you yesterday.
   • She tried her best to win the race.
   • He tried opening the window but it was stuck.
   • They tried a new recipe for dinner.

   Sinónimosattemptendeavoressayseekstrivestruggleundertakeventure

   Antónimosabandonavoidforgoignoreneglectskip

2. Test or SampleA1informal

   To use or taste something briefly to see if it suits you.

   Probar o degustar

   • Try this wine; it's excellent.
   • Try on these shoes before buying them.
   • You should try the local cuisine.
   • Let me try that game on your phone.

   Sinónimossampletastetesttry out

3. Examine in CourtC1formallegal

   To hear and decide on a legal case in court.

   juzgar

   • The judge will try the case next month.
   • The court tried the defendant for theft.
   • They tried several suspects in the trial.

   Sinónimosadjudicatedecidedeterminehearjudge

Variantes phrasaltry fortry ontry out