Intentaba (en. I was trying)
/in.ten'ta.βa/
Slang Meanings
To give it a try without much seriousness.
I was just trying, don't take it seriously.
Solo estaba intentando, no lo tomes en serio.
To make an attempt casually.
I don’t know if it will work out, but I was trying just in case.
No sé si me va a salir, pero lo intentaba por si acaso.