All of these words are defined as 'to try', but what's the difference?
Which verb do I use when I'm refering to:
- trying to do something
- trying on clothes
- trying food
Examples along with explainations are greatly appreciated.
Thanks!
Tratar vs Intentar vs Probar
rodneyp
October 20, 2007
Mauricio
January 3, 2008
Hi,
Good question, definitely not the best word to translate literally.
Probar can be used when trying food or clothes
Tratar or intentar can both be related to trying to do an action.
I hope that helps.
Mauricio
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