Portuguese Expression · Native
Pelo menos tentamos
at least we tried
Pronunciation: Pelo menos tentamos
Meaning
A natural Portuguese expression used to convey: at least we tried.
Example
O projeto não foi escolhido, mas pelo menos tentamos.
The project was not selected, but at least we tried.
Practice tips
- Practice Pelo menos tentamos out loud — read the pronunciation guide above and repeat.
- Use it in your own sentence today; reuse beats rereading.
- Pay attention to context: this Portuguese expression is for native-level learners.