tried to
I tried to persuade her, but in vain.
Traté de abrir la puerta con toda mi fuerza.
I tried to open the door with all my strength.
Traté de razonar con él, pero sencillamente no escucha.
I tried to reason with him, but he simply won’t listen.
Traté de averiguar cuántas personas viven realmente en esta ciudad.
I tried to find out how many people actually live in this city.
Traté de revivir los recuerdos de aquel día.
I tried to relive the memories of that day.
Traté de convencer a Tomás para que volviera a casa.
I tried to convince Tomás to come back home.
I tried to hide.