Tratando (en. Trying)

/traˈtando/

Meaning & Definition

EnglishSpanish

verb

To make an effort or attempt to obtain something.

I am trying to learn Spanish.

Estoy tratando de aprender español.

To discuss or address a topic or issue.

We are addressing the topic of education in the meeting.

Estamos tratando el tema de la educación en la reunión.

To try to help or take care of someone.

She is trying to help me with my homework.

Ella está tratando de ayudarme con mi tarea.

It derives from the verb 'tratar', which comes from the Latin 'tractare', meaning 'to pull, to drag' and later 'to handle, to attempt to achieve'.

trying to do something

Making an effort to achieve an action.

tratando de hacer algo

dealing with

Relationship or interaction with a person or situation.

tratando con

to try

Making an effort or attempt for something.

tratar

agreement

Agreement or way of relating to someone.

trato

To attempt unsuccessfully.

I was trying to call, but they didn't answer me.

Estuve tratando de llamar, pero no me respondió.

To make a casual attempt.

I'm just trying to see if I'm invited to the party.

Solo estoy tratando de ver si me invitan a la fiesta.