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he tried(
hi
trayd
)A phrase is a group of words commonly used together (e.g., once upon a time).
1. (to attempt)
a. él trató (short or defined period of time)
He tried calling on Monday, but Sara was not home.Él trató de llamar el lunes, pero Sara no estaba.
b. él trataba (long or undefined period of time)
He tried to do well in school, but he didn't study hard enough.Él trataba de tener éxito en la escuela, pero no estudiaba lo suficiente.
2. (to sample)
a. él probó (short or defined period of time)
He tried Vietnamese food, but he didn't like it.Él probó la comida vietnamita, pero no le gustó.
b. él probaba (long or undefined period of time)
He tried the computer every five minutes, but it didn't work.Él probaba la computadora cada cinco minutos, pero no funcionaba.
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