I have been trying

he estado intentando

I have been trying(ay hahv bihn tray-ihng)

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1. (I have been attempting; often used with "to")

a. he estado intentando

I have been trying to get in shape by lifting weights.

He estado intentando ponerme en forma levantando pesas.

b. he estado tratando de

I have been trying to call you, but you don't answer the phone.

He estado tratando de llamarte, pero no contestas el teléfono.

2. (I have been sampling)

a. he estado probando

I have been trying foods from all over the world this year.

He estado probando comidas de todo el mundo este año.