Probarse (en. Try on)
pro-ˈbar-se
Meaning & Definition
EnglishSpanish
verb
To put on a garment to see if it fits well.
I’m going to try on that dress before buying it.
Me voy a probar ese vestido antes de comprarlo.
To try something to determine its effectiveness or quality.
I’m going to try on these shoes in the store.
Voy a probarme estos zapatos en la tienda.
To conduct a test or assessment.
It’s important to try on all options before deciding.
Es importante probarse todas las opciones antes de decidir.
Etymology
From the verb 'probar' with the reflexive pronoun 'se'.
Common Phrases and Expressions
to try on clothes
To attempt to put on clothing to see how it looks.
probarse la ropa
to try on a shoe
To put on a shoe to check its size and comfort.
probarse un zapato
to try on in front of the mirror
To put something on and look in the mirror to assess how it looks.
probarse delante del espejo
Related Words
to try
To attempt or examine something.
probar
test
Examination or evaluation of something.
prueba
size
Measurement of the size of garments.
talla
Slang Meanings
To try on wildly
I went to the store and tried on everything, it was a lot of fun.
Fui a la tienda y me probé todo, fue muy divertido.
To try on quickly
I was in such a hurry that I only quickly tried on a couple of dresses.
Estaba tan apurada que solo me probé rapidito un par de vestidos.