ella intentó

she tried

→ ella
phrase Uncommon #25,848
she tried Usually followed by an infinitive to say what she tried to do. Spanish “intentar” means “to try,” not “to intend.”
SP: Ella intentó abrir la puerta.
EN: She tried to open the door.

Ella intentó en vano no llorar.

She tried in vain not to cry.

Ella intentó vender su viejo sofá.

She tried to sell her old sofa.

Ella intentó quitarse la vida anoche.

She tried to take her own life last night.

Ella intentó ocultar lo que estaba pasando realmente.

She tried to hide what was really happening.

Ella intentó hacerme reír.

She tried to make me laugh.

Ella intentó abrir la puerta, pero le fue imposible.

She tried to open the door, but it was impossible.

Ella intentó quitarse la vida.

She tried to take her own life.

Ella intentó ocultar sus lágrimas.

She tried to hide her tears.

Ella intentó nadar.

She tried to swim.

Ella intentó cometer suicidio.

She attempted suicide.

Ella intentó ponerse a dieta y bajar cinco kilos.

She tried to go on a diet and lose five kilos.

Ella intentó no derramar ni una lágrima.

She tried not to shed a single tear.