she tried
Ela tentou me dizer algo e eu não consegui entender.
She tried to tell me something, but I couldn't understand.
— A Voz do Silêncio (2016)
Ela tentou confortá-lo, mas ele continuou chorando.
She tried to comfort him, but he continued crying.
Ela tentou várias vezes, mas não conseguiu.
She tried several times, but she couldn't.
Ela tentou escrever uma história curta.
She tried to write a short story.
Ela tentou perder o bebê com os piores remédios.
She tried to abort the baby using the worst medications.
— A Vingança de Manon (1986)
She tried in vain to please him.
Ela tentou não parecer muito entusiasmada.
She tried not to appear too enthusiastic.
Mesmo estando cansada, ela tentou terminar o trabalho.
Even though she was tired, she tried to finish the work.