tentar a sorte

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Portuguese

Etymology

Literally, try (one's) luck.

Pronunciation

 
 
  • (Portugal) IPA(key): /tẽˈtaɾ ɐ ˈsɔɾ.tɨ/
    • (Southern Portugal) IPA(key): /tẽˈta.ɾi ɐ ˈsɔɾ.tɨ/

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)

  1. 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.
  2. (Can we verify(+) this sense?) to (frequently) win prizes in sweepstakes, lotteries, games of chance, etc.

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