Trataba (en. Tried)

/traˈtaβa/

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Slang Meanings

To try to do something, even if it doesn't succeed.
I was trying to call, but no one answered.
Estuve trataba de llamar, pero no contestó.
To undertake an action without much seriousness.
I was just trying to see if it worked, I didn't take it seriously.
Solo trataba para ver si funcionaba, no me lo tomé en serio.