Probar (en. Try)

/pɾoˈβaɾ/

Meaning & Definition

EnglishSpanish

verb

English: To examine the quality or taste of something.

English: I am going to taste this dish to see if it’s good.

Voy a probar este plato para ver si está bien.

English: To attempt to do something.

English: I am going to try to solve the problem.

Voy a probar a resolver el problema.

English: To demonstrate or evidence something.

English: She wants to prove that she can win the race.

Ella quiere probar que puede ganar la carrera.

English: From Latin 'probare', which means 'to verify' or 'to examine'.

English: to try one's luck

English: To attempt something with the hope of a good outcome.

probar suerte

English: to try on something

English: To put on a garment to see if it fits well.

probarse algo

English: to test the fire

English: To conduct a test under difficult conditions.

probar el fuego

English: verification

English: Action of checking or verifying something.

comprobación

English: test

English: A test carried out to evaluate something.

ensayo

English: To try one's luck at something risky.

English: I'm going to try the lottery, maybe I'll win something.

Voy a probar en la lotería, tal vez me gane algo.

English: To attempt something without much expectation.

English: I’m only doing it to try, I don’t think it will work.

Solo lo hago para probar, no creo que funcione.