How do you say "Have tried to rest more" in Mexican Spanish?

"Have tried to rest more" in Mexican Spanish is "He tratado de descansar más". This phrase is commonly used in Mexico.

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How to Say ‘Have tried to rest more’ in Mexican Spanish

Q: What does "He tratado de descansar más" mean in English?

"He tratado de descansar más" means "Have tried to rest more" in English. Usage tip: After [tratar de], the next verb stays in its basic form: [tratar de descansar], [tratar de comer mejor]. This is a handy pattern for saying you've tried to do something.

He tratado de descansar más

eh trah-TAH-doh deh dehs-kahn-SAR mahs

[eh trah-TAH-doh deh dehs-kahn-SAR mahs]

💬 Usage Tip: After [tratar de], the next verb stays in its basic form: [tratar de descansar], [tratar de comer mejor]. This is a handy pattern for saying you've tried to do something.

Phrase Breakdown

[eh]

I have

Form of 'haber' used with a past participle to make the present perfect.

Example

He cambiado mis hábitos un poco.

I have changed my habits a little.

tratado

[trah-TAH-doh]

tried

Past participle of 'tratar'; with 'he' it means 'I have tried.'

Example

He tratado de comer mejor.

I have tried to eat better.

[deh]

Preposition used before an infinitive after 'tratar' to mean 'to.'

Example

Voy a empezar de nuevo.

I am going to start again.

descansar

[dehs-kahn-SAR]

to rest

Infinitive verb meaning to rest or get some sleep/relaxation.

Example

Necesito descansar este fin de semana.

I need to rest this weekend.

más

[mahs]

Comparative adverb meaning more.

Example

Quiero dormir más por las noches.

I want to sleep more at night.

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