intentar abrir

intentar abrir(
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A transitive verb phrase is a phrase that combines a verb with a preposition or other particle and requires a direct object (e.g., take out the trash.).
transitive verb phrase
a. to try to open
¿Puedes intentar abrir este frasco, por favor? Tú eres más fuerte que yo.Can you try to open this jar, please? You're stronger than me.
b. to attempt to open
David intentó abrir la puerta, pero estaba trancada.David attempted to open the door, but it was locked.
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