Traté (en. I tried)

/tɾaˈte/

Meaning & Definition

EnglishSpanish

verb

To attempt to do something or carry out an action.

I tried to call my friend, but he didn't answer.

Traté de llamar a mi amigo, pero no respondió.

To negotiate or discuss an agreement.

We have discussed the terms of the contract.

Hemos tratado las condiciones del contrato.

To take into consideration or examine a topic.

The topic of sustainability was addressed in this meeting.

En esta reunión se trató el tema de la sostenibilidad.

From Latin 'tractare,' meaning 'to manipulate' or 'to deal.'

to establish a relationship

To establish a relationship or agreement with someone.

dar trato

to address someone in a familiar or informal tone

To address someone in a familiar or informal tone.

tratar de tú

to refer to a specific matter or topic

To refer to a specific matter or topic.

tratarse de

deal

Agreement or contract between two or more parties.

trato

treatment

Way of handling or approaching an issue or a person.

tratamiento

tract

Document that proves a contract or agreement.

tracto

To make an effort to achieve something.

If you don’t try, you will never achieve it.

Si no tratas, nunca lo conseguirás.

To discuss or seek a solution to something.

Let's address the problem immediately.

Vamos a tratar el problema de inmediato.