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tentativa
[ten.ta.ˈti.va]
noun
feminine
pl: tentativas
attempt
1.
An effort or try to accomplish something
Her first attempt at writing a novel was successful.
Sua primeira tentativa de escrever um romance foi bem-sucedida.
2.
A criminal act that is incomplete or unsuccessful
He was charged with attempted murder.
Ele foi acusado de tentativa de homicídio.
3.
An act of trying or testing something
After several attempts, he finally solved the puzzle.
Após várias tentativas, ele finalmente resolveu o quebra-cabeça.
Synonyms
esforço
empenho
conato
ensaio
prova
Antonyms
sucesso
êxito
realização
Regional Variations
General Brazilian
tentativa
Standard usage throughout Brazil
Portugal
tentativa
Standard usage, also uses 'conato' in legal contexts
Related Idioms & Phrases
à primeira tentativa - on the first try
em tentativa de - in an attempt to
tentativa e erro - trial and error
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