Definition, Meaning & Synonyms

tentar

verb
tehn-tar
Definition
To try or attempt something.
Examples
  • Eu vou tentar terminar meu trabalho antes do prazo. (I will try to finish my work before the deadline.)
  • Você deve tentar aprender algo novo todos os dias. (You should try to learn something new every day.)
Meaning
The action of making an effort to do something or achieve a goal.
Synonyms
  • experimentar
  • esforçar-se
  • procurar