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probar

to try

verb proh-BAHR Less Common
Mind & Emotions Attitudes

Also means

to taste

Usage Note

Probar is an o→ue stem-changing verb (pruebo, pruebas). It covers testing something for quality, tasting food (¿puedo probar?), and trying on clothing (probarse la ropa). The related noun prueba means 'proof' or 'test'.

Examples

"¿Quieres probar este postre?"

Natural Translation

Do you want to try this dessert?

Literal Translation

Want-you to-try this dessert?

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