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Portuguese
Etymology
Literally, “try (one's) luck”.
Pronunciation
Verb
tentar a sorte (first-person singular present tento a sorte, first-person singular preterite tentei a sorte, past participle tentado a sorte) (idiomatic, transitive)
- to try one's luck (taking risks, trying something in the hope of being successful)
- Você deveria tentar a sorte com ela, ela tá tão na sua. ― You should try your luck with her, she's so into you.
- (Can we verify(+) this sense?) to (frequently) win prizes in sweepstakes, lotteries, games of chance, etc.
Conjugation
1Brazilian Portuguese.
2European Portuguese.
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