Probará (en. Will try)

/pro.βaˈɾa/

Meaning & Definition

EnglishSpanish
verb
To perform an action to check the quality or effectiveness of something.
She will try the new recipe for dinner.
Ella probará la nueva receta para la cena.
To attempt or experience something to discover its nature or characteristics.
He will test his new car this weekend.
Él probará su nuevo coche este fin de semana.
To make a trial or test of something.
The teacher will test the students with a surprise exam.
El docente probará a los estudiantes con un examen sorpresa.

Etymology

From the Latin 'probāre', which means 'to approve, to confirm'.

Common Phrases and Expressions

to test the waters
To make an initial trial before making a decision.
probar las aguas
to try one's luck
To attempt something with the hope of winning or succeeding.
probar suerte
to test the fire
To undergo a difficult trial to demonstrate worth or capability.
probar el fuego

Related Words

to try
To perform a test or an exam of something.
probar
test
The act of trying something or the evidence presented to demonstrate something.
prueba
to approve
To give consent or approval to something.
aprobar

Slang Meanings

To attempt something for the first time.
I am going to try a new lifestyle.
Voy a probará con un nuevo estilo de vida.
To evaluate an option before deciding.
I am trying different flavors of ice cream.
Estoy probando diferentes sabores de helado.