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tratar
try
treat
to deal with
+
-ar
verb suffix
Tratar means to try and can be thought of as treat0 (to deal with0) + -ar1 (verb suffix1). When you try something, you're dealing with it.
verb
  1. try
    To try or attempt to do something
    Voy a tratar de llegar temprano. // I'm going to try to arrive early.
  2. deal with
    To deal with or handle something
    El médico trata a los pacientes con cuidado. // The doctor deals with patients carefully.