Trataban (en. Tried)

/tɾaˈtaβan/

Meaning & Definition

EnglishSpanish
verb
To take actions to solve a problem or to address a topic.
They were trying to understand the situation.
Ellos trataban de entender la situación.
To refer to or allude to something.
In the meeting, they were discussing the importance of communication.
En la reunión, trataban sobre la importancia de la comunicación.
To attempt or seek something.
The doctors were trying to save the patient's life.
Los médicos trataban de salvar la vida del paciente.

Etymology

From Latin 'tractare', which means 'to pull, to handle, to deal with'.

Common Phrases and Expressions

they were trying to
They were trying to do something.
trataban de
they were discussing about
They were discussing or talking about a specific topic.
trataban sobre

Related Words

to treat
Verb that means to attempt, handle, or take care of something.
tratar
treatment
The action of treating something, especially in medicine.
tratamiento

Slang Meanings

To attempt to do something with effort.
They were trying all day to improve the project.
Ellos trataban todo el día de mejorar el proyecto.
To talk or discuss about a matter.
At the party, they were discussing the latest gossip from the neighborhood.
En la fiesta, trataban del último chisme del barrio.