Probara (en. Try)

/pro'βaɾa/

Meaning & Definition

EnglishSpanish
verb
To attempt to experiment or demonstrate something.
She will try the new recipe before the party.
Ella probara la nueva receta antes de la fiesta.
To check the capacity or efficiency of something.
I am going to try on some new shoes.
Voy a probarme unos zapatos nuevos.
To make a preliminary assessment.
We must test the theory under different conditions.
Debemos probar la teoría en diferentes condiciones.

Etymology

From Latin 'probare', which means 'to examine' or 'to demonstrate'.

Common Phrases and Expressions

to try
To attempt to do something.
probar a
to try one's luck
To try to find success or fortune.
probar suerte
to try something new
To experiment with something different.
probar algo nuevo

Related Words

test
Action of trying something.
prueba
to test
Subjecting something to a test or trial.
testear
to experiment
To carry out an experiment.
experimentar

Slang Meanings

To try something with the intention of knowing if it is good.
I am going to try the new bar that opened on the corner.
Voy a probar el nuevo bar que abrieron en la esquina.
To see if something is compatible or suitable.
She tested her boyfriend with a simple test.
Ella probó a su novio con una prueba sencilla.