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trataron de

tried to

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tried to Used before an infinitive to say someone attempted to do something.
SP: Trataron de abrir la puerta, pero estaba cerrada.
EN: They tried to open the door, but it was locked.

Los hombres trataron de escapar por la escotilla del almirante.

The men tried to escape through the admiral's hatch.

— El acorazado Potemkin (1925)

Fueron a mi casa y trataron de matarme.

They came to my house and tried to kill me.

— Los hermanos demolición (2026)

Todos trataron de hablar al mismo tiempo.

They all tried to speak at the same time.

Los reclusos trataron de fugarse.

The inmates tried to escape.