tenta

[ˈtɛ̃tɐ]

verb

tries, attempts, seeks

1. Third person singular present indicative of 'tentar' - to make an effort to do something; to attempt

She tries to finish her work on time.

Ela tenta terminar seu trabalho a tempo.

2. To test or try something to see if it works

He tries the new recipe for the first time.

Ele tenta a nova receita pela primeira vez.

3. To tempt or entice

The smell of fresh bread tempts me.

O cheiro do pão fresco me tenta.

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Regional Variations

General Brazilian

tenta

Standard usage across Brazil

Portugal

tenta

Standard usage in European Portuguese

tenta a sorte - tries one's luck

tenta de novo - tries again

tenta se aproximar - tries to approach

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