impressive try

[ɪmˈprɛsɪv traɪ]
noun phrasepl: impressive tries
tentativa impressionante
1. An attempt or effort that is noteworthy, remarkable, or admirable in quality, even if not completely successful
His impressive try at solving the complex problem showed great dedication.
Sua tentativa impressionante de resolver o problema complexo mostrou grande dedicação.
2. In rugby, a score worth four or five points made by grounding the ball in the opponent's in-goal area
The winger scored an impressive try in the final minutes of the match.
O extremo marcou um ensaio impressionante nos minutos finais da partida.
In Brazil, 'tentativa impressionante' is commonly used in sports commentary and general contexts to praise efforts. The rugby term 'ensaio' (try) is particularly important in Brazil's growing rugby culture. In American English, the phrase emphasizes admiration for the attempt itself, regardless of outcome, reflecting cultural values of recognizing effort and perseverance.
NYC Slang
sick try / dope attempt
Synonyms / Sinônimos
admirable attemptnoteworthy effortremarkable trycommendable attempt
Antonyms / Antônimos
unimpressive trypoor attemptweak effortmediocre try

Regional Variations

General Brazilian
tentativa impressionante
Standard usage for general attempts or efforts
São Paulo
tentativa impressionante / ensaio impressionante
Both forms used; rugby context favors 'ensaio'
Rio de Janeiro
tentativa legal / ensaio maneiro
Colloquial variations may include 'legal' or 'maneiro' for informal contexts
Portugal
tentativa impressionante / ensaio notável
Portuguese European usage; 'ensaio' is standard rugby terminology

Related Words

attemptefforttryendeavorrugby scoreensaio

Related Idioms & Phrases

give it your best try
an impressive show of effort
noteworthy attempt at something
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