Probaron (en. They tried)

/proˈβaɾon/

Meaning & Definition

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verb
To perform an action to verify something.
They tried the food before serving it.
Ellos probaron la comida antes de servirla.
To put something to the test.
They tried the new software for a week.
Probaron el nuevo software durante una semana.
To try to do something.
They attempted to climb the mountain, but it was very difficult.
Probaron a escalar la montaña, pero fue muy difícil.
To check the quality of something.
They tasted various wines at the tasting.
Probaron varios vinos en la cata.

Etymology

From the Latin 'probare', which means 'to test'.

Common Phrases and Expressions

try your luck
To attempt to succeed in an uncertain situation.
probar suerte
test the waters
To investigate or analyze a situation before taking action.
probar el terreno
try something new
To experiment or attempt something that has never been done before.
probar algo nuevo

Related Words

to test
To verify or examine something.
probar
test
Test or exam of something.
prueba
tester
Person or instrument that examines or verifies.
probador

Slang Meanings

To attempt to do something difficult.
They tried out the most complicated trick at the party.
Ellos probaron con el truco más complicado de la fiesta.
To make an informal assessment.
Let's see if the party has a good vibe.
Vamos a probar si la fiesta tiene buen ambiente.