she tried to
She tried to swim.
Ella trató de bajar sus gastos.
She tried to cut her expenses.
Ella trató de reducir sus gastos.
She tried to reduce her expenses.
Ella trató de levantar la caja, pero lo vio imposible.
She tried to lift the box, but found it impossible.
She tried not to cry.
Ella trató de persuadir a su padre.
She tried to persuade her father.
Ella trató de investigar la verdad tras ese rumor.
She tried to investigate the truth behind that rumor.