atentar

to attempt, to attack

verb c1
atentar

Translation

to attempt, to attack

Explanation

Tratar de hacer algo, a menudo en forma violenta o ilegal.

Examples

El criminal intentΓ³ atentar contra la vida del testigo.

El grupo terrorista atentΓ³ contra el edificio gubernamental.

Memory Aid

Sounds like 'attempt' β€” to try or to attack. Think: 'atentar contra' = attack against.

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