Also means
failed attempt
Usage Note
Intentona carries a derogatory or dismissive tone: it is an intento (attempt) that failed or was poorly conceived. It is most commonly used in the fixed phrase intentona golpista or intentona de golpe de estado (attempted coup). The suffix -ona implies a clumsy or botched effort.
Examples
"La intentona golpista fracasó en horas."
Natural Translation
The coup attempt failed within hours.
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