he tried
He tried to help her.
Ele tentou convencê-los da inocência dele.
He tried to convince them of his innocence.
Quando a polícia parou Tom para interrogatório, ele tentou fugir.
When the police stopped Tom for questioning, he tried to escape.
Ele tentou pegar o pássaro, mas não conseguiu.
He tried to catch the bird, but he couldn’t.
He attempted suicide.
Em vão, ele tentou convencê-los de sua inocência.
In vain, he tried to convince them of his innocence.
He tried it with a friend.
Ele tentou falar com ela por telefone, sem sucesso.
He tried to speak to her on the phone, without success.
He tried very hard, but he failed.