probar

probar(
proh
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bahr
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A transitive verb is a verb that requires a direct object (e.g., I bought a book.).
transitive verb
a. to try
¿Ya probaste la tarjeta a ver si funciona?Did you try the card to see if it works?
b. to test
Se tiene que probar este producto antes de venderlo.This product needs to be tested before being sold.
c. to try out
Puedes probar el servicio durante un mes antes de suscribirte.You can try out the service for a month before subscribing.
a. to taste
Déjame probar la sopa.Let me taste the soup.
b. to try
Nunca había probado gallo pinto hasta ahora.I had never tried fried rice and beans until now.
a. to prove
Solo el tiempo probará que estás equivocado.Only time can prove you that you're wrong.
probarse
A reflexive verb is a verb that indicates that the subject performs an action on itself (e.g., Miguel se lava.).
reflexive verb
a. to try on
¿Por qué no te pruebas el vestido antes de comprarlo?Why don't you try the dress on before buying it?
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