Intentaron (en. They tried)

/in.tenˈta.ɾon/

Slang Meanings

To make an attempt without commitment.
They only tried, but were not really interested.
Solo lo intentaron, pero no estaban realmente interesados.
To try to impress without result.
They invited me to the party, but they only tried to impress me.
Me invitaron a la fiesta, pero solo intentaron impresionarme.