Trate (en. Try)

/'tɾate/

Meaning & Definition

EnglishSpanish

verb

Action of dealing with something or someone.

I hope you treat the topic seriously.

Espero que trate el tema con seriedad.

To try to understand or address a matter.

I want you to try to understand my point of view.

Quiero que trate de entender mi punto de vista.

To establish a relationship or communication with another person.

I would like you to try to talk to her.

Me gustaría que trate de hablar con ella.

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

to try to

To attempt to do something.

tratar de

to deal with

To establish relationships or communications with someone.

tratar con

it is about

To refer to a specific topic or issue.

se trata de

deal

Action of dealing, agreement or convention.

trato

treatment

Method or action of dealing with someone or something.

tratamiento

handler

That deals with or handles something.

tratador

To try something casually.

I'm going to try to arrive on time, though I promise nothing.

Voy a tratar de llegar a tiempo, aunque no prometo nada.

To talk informally about a topic.

We're going to discuss the match at dinner tonight.

Vamos a tratar sobre el partido en la cena de esta noche.