probar
to try
Reviewed by: David WestfallCofounder
To try something out to see what it's like
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linguistic
probe
to poke at something
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-ar
verb suffix
Probar means to try and is related to the English word probe0, since when you probe something you are testing it out to see what it's like.
probar
to try, to test, to try out
When you put something to use to find out whether it works or what it's like.
Probé la aplicación nueva antes de pagarlaI tried the new app before paying for it
El mecánico va a probar los frenos esta tardeThe mechanic is going to test the brakes this afternoon
to taste, to try (food or drink)
When you try a small amount of food or drink to test how it tastes.
Prueba la salsa y dime si le falta salTaste the sauce and tell me if it needs salt
Nunca he probado el moleI have never tried mole
to prove, to demonstrate
When you show that something is true. You put a claim to the test, and it holds up.
El abogado no pudo probar su inocenciaThe lawyer could not prove his innocence
Los resultados prueban que el método funcionaThe results demonstrate that the method works
probarse
to try on (clothing)
When you try clothing on yourself to test whether it fits or looks right.
Me probé tres camisas y ninguna me quedóI tried on three shirts and none of them fit
Pruébate los zapatos antes de comprarlosTry the shoes on before you buy them