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.