How to Say ‘We have been trying.’ in Mexican Spanish
Hemos estado tratando.
eh-mohs es-tah-doh trah-tahn-doh
[eh-mohs es-tah-doh trah-tahn-doh]
💬 Usage Tip: This verb form shows continous effort without completion.
🇲🇽 In Mexico: Incorporating attempts, whether successful or not, is highly appreciated to show involvement.
Phrase Breakdown
Hemos
[eh-mohs]
We have
Describes experience or action collectively done in present perfect.
Hemos ganado la partida.
We have won the match.
estado
[es-tah-doh]
been
Part of the present perfect or continuous form.
Hemos estado esperando.
We have been waiting.
tratando
[trah-tahn-doh]
trying
Making an effort to do or accomplish something.
Estamos tratando de terminar.
We are trying to finish.
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