intentó

tried, try


Examples
  • Intentó escribir una historia corta.

    He tried writing a short story.

  • Tomas intentó impresionar a María manejando muy rápido.

    Tom tried to impress Mary by driving very fast.

  • Ella intentó desconcertarme.

    She tried to discombobulate me.

  • Ella intentó ocultar lo que estaba pasando realmente.

    She tried to hide what was really going on.

  • Tom intentó explicarle todo a Mary.

    Tom tried to explain everything to Mary.

  • Él intentó escapar.

    He attempted to escape.

  • Mary intentó consolar a Tom.

    Mary tried to comfort Tom.

  • Él intentó levantarse.

    He tried to stand up.

  • Él intentó dejar el tabaco, pero fue inútil.

    He tried to give up smoking but in vain.

  • Tom intentó caminar por encima del agua, pero se hundió hasta el fondo.

    Tom tried to walk on water, but he sank to the bottom.

  • Tom intentó reducir sus gastos.

    Tom tried to cut down on his expenses.

  • Tom intentó sonreír, pero no pudo.

    Tom tried to smile, but couldn't.

  • Alguien intentó matar a Tom.

    Somebody tried to kill Tom.

  • Tom intentó salvarle la vida a María.

    Tom tried to save Mary's life.

  • Intentó apelar.

    He tried to appeal.

  • Intentó abrir la puerta.

    He tried to open the door.

  • Tom intentó sonreir.

    Tom tried to smile.

  • Él intentó escribir todo lo que el profesor dijo.

    He tried to write down everything the teacher said.

  • Él intentó abrir la caja en vano.

    He tried to open the box in vain.

  • Alguien intentó matarla.

    Somebody tried to kill her.


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