Were trying (es. Procuraban)

Translation into English

Beginner (A1-A2)

Ellos procuraban ayuda para su proyecto.
They sought help for their project.
Context: daily life
Los estudiantes procuraban respuestas en el libro.
The students sought answers in the book.
Context: education
Procuraban comida para la fiesta.
Sought food for the party.
Context: celebration

Intermediate (B1-B2)

Los voluntarios procuraban mejorar la comunidad con su trabajo.
The volunteers sought to improve the community with their work.
Context: society
Durante la crisis, las familias procuraban recursos para sobrevivir.
During the crisis, families sought resources to survive.
Context: economics
La organización procuraba fondos para ayudar a los necesitados.
The organization sought funding to help those in need.
Context: charity

Advanced (C1-C2)

A medida que la situación se deterioraba, las autoridades procuraban alternativas viables para mitigar los problemas sociales.
As the situation deteriorated, the authorities sought viable alternatives to mitigate social problems.
Context: politics
En la búsqueda de justicia, los abogados procuraban presentar pruebas contundentes ante el tribunal.
In the pursuit of justice, the lawyers sought to present compelling evidence before the court.
Context: law
Durante el debate, los participantes procuraban profundizar en las implicaciones éticas de la tecnología en la vida cotidiana.
During the debate, the participants sought to delve into the ethical implications of technology in everyday life.
Context: ethics

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