Tratara (en. I will try)

/traˈtaɾa/

Meaning & Definition

EnglishSpanish
verb
Indicates the intention to address a topic or situation.
If I were to try to explain it, perhaps you would understand better.
Si tratara de explicarlo, quizás entenderías mejor.
A way of expressing a wish or a condition that has not been fulfilled.
I wish I were trying to be more patient.
Ojalá tratara de ser más paciente.
Used in clauses of unreal or hypothetical conditions.
If he were to try to help, everything would be easier.
Si él tratara de ayudar, todo sería más fácil.

Etymology

From the Latin verb 'tractare', which means 'to handle or to deal with'.

Common Phrases and Expressions

if it were about
expression that indicates that a circumstance or condition is being considered.
si se tratara de
to try to
to attempt or make an effort to achieve something.
tratar de
to deal with
to handle or deal with a person or situation.
tratar con

Related Words

tratar
verb that means to address a matter or attempt to achieve something.
tratar
tratamiento
action of dealing with a person or matter, especially in a medical or care context.
tratamiento
tratante
person who deals with something, especially in a commercial or professional context.
tratante

Slang Meanings

To attempt to do something that seems difficult.
I'm going to try to learn to surf this summer.
Voy a tratar de aprender a surfear este verano.
To talk informally about a topic.
They were discussing the latest movie at the party.
Estaban tratando sobre la última película en la fiesta.