Intento descubrir algo nuevo.

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Breakdown of Intento descubrir algo nuevo.

• nuevo: new
• algo: something
• descubrir: to discover
• intentar: to try

Questions & Answers about Intento descubrir algo nuevo.

Why do we use intento instead of estoy intentando?

In Spanish, using intento (present indicative) already conveys the idea that you're currently making the effort to do something. You can also say estoy intentando to emphasize the ongoing nature of the action, but intento by itself naturally implies a present, habitual, or immediate intention.

Is intento always followed by another verb in the infinitive?

Yes. When intentar means "to try," it is typically followed by an infinitive verb. For example, intento aprender español ("I try to learn Spanish") or intento descubrir algo nuevo ("I try to discover something new"). You don't need a preposition before the infinitive in this construction.

What is the difference between intentar and tratar de?

Both mean "to try," but intentar tends to be a bit more direct or "to attempt," while tratar de can convey "to make an effort to." They are often interchangeable, though tratar de is typically followed by de before the infinitive (e.g., trato de descubrir). In many everyday contexts, you'll hear both used with little difference in meaning.

Why is it algo nuevo and not algo followed by nuevo in another form?

Algo is a neuter pronoun meaning "something" and doesn’t have gender or number. When you add an adjective—nuevo—it stays in its masculine singular form because that's how adjectives agree with algo in Spanish. Since algo doesn't have plural or feminine forms, the adjective appears in its default masculine singular form: algo nuevo.