has been trying
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 evitar a Mary.
Tom has been trying to avoid Mary.
Desde que teníamos ocho años, ha estado intentando atarme.
Ever since we were eight years old, he's been trying to tie me down.
— Marty Supremo (2025)
Tom ha estado intentando ponerse en contacto contigo.
Tom has been trying to get in touch with you.