atentar
attack
Intentar hacer daño a una persona, a un grupo o a algo importante.
The Spanish verb "atentar" means to attempt or to try, often in the context of trying to do something harmful or illegal. It is frequently used when talking about attempts to commit crimes or offenses, such as "atentar contra la vida" (to attempt against life).
In a broader sense, "atentar" can also mean to threaten or to act against something, for example:
- Atentar contra la paz (to threaten peace)
- Atentar contra las normas (to violate the rules)
So, "atentar" usually refers to an attempt or an act that goes against laws, safety, or order.
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Examples
Los policías investigaron si el grupo planeaba atentar contra el patrimonio cultural.verb
The police investigated whether the group was planning to attack the cultural heritage.
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