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I was trying
-intentaba
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I was trying
-estuve intentando
Past progressiveconjugation oftry.There are other translations for this conjugation.

I was trying

I was trying(
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A phrase is a group of words commonly used together (e.g., once upon a time).
phrase
a. intentaba
Did you fix the car? - I was trying, but it still doesn't work.¿Arreglaste el carro? - Lo intentaba, pero todavía no funciona.
b. trataba de
I was trying to talk with Joselyn, but she doesn't want anything to do with me.Trataba de hablar con Joselyn, pero no quiere nada que ver conmigo.
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