Tratare (en. Try)
/traˈtaɾe/
Meaning & Definition
EnglishSpanish
verb
To attempt to do something.
I am going to try to arrive on time.
Voy a tratar de llegar a tiempo.
To try or seek a solution.
We are going to try to solve the problem.
Vamos a tratar de resolver el problema.
To converse about a topic.
We should address this matter in the meeting.
Debemos tratar este asunto en la reunión.
Etymology
From the Latin 'tractare', which means 'to pull, to move'.
Common Phrases and Expressions
to try to
To attempt to do something.
tratar de
to deal with
To deal or negotiate with someone.
tratar con
to address a topic
To discuss or analyze a specific issue.
tratar un tema
Related Words
handler
A person who deals with or addresses a topic.
tratador
deal
Agreement or covenant between parties.
trato
treatment
Management or way of dealing with something or someone.
tratamiento
Slang Meanings
Attempt or test
I am going to make a deal to see if it works out for me.
Voy a dar un trato de ver si me sale bien.
To negotiate something difficult
Let's try it and see if there is a solution.
Vamos a tratarlo a ver si hay alguna solución.