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    Trataban (en. They were trying)

    /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.