stanno provando a

they are trying to

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phrase Rare #35,440
they are trying to Followed by an infinitive verb.
IT: Stanno provando a imparare l’italiano.
EN: They are trying to learn Italian.

Tom e Mary stanno provando a impressionare John.

Tom and Mary are trying to impress John.

Stanno provando a risolvere il problema ma senza grandi risultati.

They are trying to solve the problem but without much success.

Stanno provando a proteggersi.

They are trying to protect themselves.

Loro stanno provando a organizzare un nuovo partito politico.

They are trying to organize a new political party.

Cosa stanno provando a dirmi?

What are they trying to tell me?

Stanno provando a cucinare la carne.

They are trying to cook the meat.

Tom e Mary stanno provando a fare qualcosa.

Tom and Mary are trying to do something.