lo intentaré
/lo intentaɾe/from spelling rules
In Spanish, 'I will try' is translated as lo intentaré.
This phrase is used to express that you will make an effort to achieve a goal or complete a task. You can also use the phrase voy a intentarlo to express the same intent, which translates to 'I am going to try it'.
What does it mean word for word?
The phrase lo intentaré consists of the direct object pronoun lo (it) and the first-person singular future tense of the verb intentar (to try). Literally, it translates to 'it I will try'.
How does it change in a sentence?
Unlike the English phrase 'I will try', which can stand alone, the Spanish phrase lo intentaré includes the object lo (it).
How do you pronounce it?
/lo intentaɾe/
Did you know?
- In many Spanish-speaking cultures, saying lo intentaré can sometimes function as a polite way to say 'no' without being blunt or causing offense.
- The pronoun lo in lo intentaré originates from the Latin word illum, which was the accusative masculine singular for 'that one'.
- Using lo intentaré in a formal business context in Spain might be viewed as less professional than haré todo lo posible, which means 'I will do everything possible'.
Examples in context
- Lo intentaré otra vez.I will try it again.This sentence is useful for practicing the phrase lo intentaré.Tatoeba #976592 by hundo, translation #33518 by CK
- Lo intentaré.I will try.Tatoeba #502805 by dobled, translation #415514 by blay_paul
- Me esforzaré por alcanzar el objetivo. Voy a intentarlo como sea necesario.I will make an effort to achieve the goal. I will try it however is necessary.
- Estoy consciente de los retos que esto implica, pero haré lo posible para cumplir con las expectativas.I am aware of the challenges this entails, but I will do what's possible to meet the expectations.
- Quiero asegurarte que es mi intención intentar encontrar una solución adecuada y efectiva.I want to assure you that it is my intention to try to find an appropriate and effective solution.
- No te preocupes, voy a echarle ganas para que todo salga bien.Don't worry, I will give it my all to make everything go well.
- No sé si funcionará, pero vamos a intentarlo y ver qué pasa.I don't know if it will work, but let's give it a try and see what happens.
- Intentaré resolver este problema lo antes posible.I will try to solve this problem as soon as possible.
- Me esforzaré para conseguir los mejores resultados en este proyecto.I will try my best to achieve the best results in this project.
- Sé que es difícil, pero lo intentaré.I know it is difficult, but I will try.
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Example conversation
Sofía and Alejandro are talking about a difficult math exam.
- Sofía¿Crees que puedas aprobar el examen?Do you think you can pass the exam?
- AlejandroNo estoy seguro, pero lo intentaré.I am not sure, but I will try.
- SofíaConfío en ti, Alejandro.I trust you, Alejandro.
- AlejandroGracias, Sofía, haré mi mejor esfuerzo.Thanks, Sofia, I will do my best.
Sources
- IPA marked “from spelling rules” is derived from standard Spanish spelling, where Wiktionary gives none.
- Word origins: Wiktionary entries lo, CC BY-SA 4.0.
- Example sentences: Tatoeba CC BY 2.0 FR.
