Spanish Phrase
Intento hacerlo cada mes.
Meaning
The sentence means 'I try to do it every month.' It expresses a regular effort to accomplish a task on a monthly basis.
When to use
Use this phrase when you want to explain a habit or routine where you make an attempt at something each month, such as exercising, paying a bill, or updating a report.
✦Grammar Breakdown
Intentohacerlocadames
Verb conjugation (present tense)
Intento is the first person singular (yo) present indicative form of intentar, meaning 'I try'.
Infinitive + direct object pronoun
Hacerlo combines the infinitive hacer (to do/make) with the direct object pronoun lo (it), forming 'to do it'.
Adverbial phrase of frequency
Cada mes means 'each month' and functions as an adverbial phrase indicating how often the action occurs.
🗨In Conversation
¿Te acuerdas de la tarea de limpiar el garaje?
Do you remember the task of cleaning the garage?
Sí, intento hacerlo cada mes para que no se acumule el desorden.
Yes, I try to do it every month so the mess doesn’t pile up.
✕Common Mistakes
Intento hacerlo cada meses.
‘Meses’ is plural; the adverbial phrase should stay singular (cada mes).
Intento hacerlo cada meses.
Avoid adding an extra ‘s’ to mes; ‘cada’ already implies each one.
Intento hacerlo cada meses.
The verb should agree with the subject; ‘Intento’ is correct for ‘yo’.
↔Alternatives
Trato de hacerlo mensualmente.
I try to do it monthly.
Me esfuerzo por hacerlo cada mes.
I make an effort to do it every month.
Intento hacerlo una vez al mes.
I try to do it once a month.
Cultural Tip
In Spanish‑speaking cultures, mentioning the frequency of an activity (cada mes, cada semana, etc.) is a common way to show commitment and responsibility. Using the infinitive with a direct object pronoun (hacerlo) sounds natural and concise, especially in spoken language.