Trataba (en. I was trying)

/traˈtaβa/

Meaning & Definition

EnglishSpanish

verb

To attempt to do something or make an effort to achieve an end.

I was trying to solve the problem for hours.

Yo trataba de resolver el problema durante horas.

To refer to a topic or issue in a conversation or written text.

The novel was about life in the countryside.

La novela trataba sobre la vida en el campo.

To carry out some kind of management or diligence.

She was trying to communicate her message clearly.

Ella trataba de comunicar su mensaje con claridad.

It comes from the Latin 'tractare', which means 'to handle' or 'to deal'.

to try to

To make an effort to achieve something.

tratar de

to deal with

To deal or have relationships with someone.

tratar con

to treat someone

To behave or relate in a certain way with another person.

tratar a alguien

tratar

Verb that means to attempt to do something or refer to a topic.

tratar

tratable

Adjective that indicates that something can be treated or discussed.

tratable

trato

Agreement or form of relationship between people.

trato

To try to do something, even if it doesn't succeed.

I was trying to call, but no one answered.

Estuve trataba de llamar, pero no contestó.

To undertake an action without much seriousness.

I was just trying to see if it worked, I didn't take it seriously.

Solo trataba para ver si funcionaba, no me lo tomé en serio.