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ha estado intentando

has been trying

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phrase Rare #35,006
has been trying Used for an action that started in the past and is still ongoing or has continued over a period of time.
SP: Tom ha estado intentando convencer a Mary de que deje de fumar.
EN: Tom has been trying to convince Mary to quit smoking.

Tom ha estado intentando evitar a Mary.

Tom has been trying to avoid Mary.

Ha estado intentando robarte.

He has been trying to steal from you.

— Comer, beber, amar (1994)

Tom ha estado intentando convencer a Mary de que deje de fumar.

Tom has been trying to convince Mary to quit smoking.

Tom ha estado intentando ponerse en contacto contigo.

Tom has been trying to get in touch with you.