No. 3,568 in Spanish
intentaban
"They were trying" or "they used to try."
In a sentence
Ellos intentaban resolver el problema juntos.
They were trying to solve the problem together.
'Intentaban' indicates an ongoing attempt in the past.
Cuando me acercaba, intentaban esconderse.
When I approached, they tried to hide.
'Intentaban' shows recurring actions in the past.
Los niños siempre intentaban ayudar en casa.
The children always tried to help at home.
'Intentaban' reflects habitual actions in the past.
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