English–Spanish

“try to” in Spanish

Spanish

Pronunciation

IPA/pɾokuˈɾaɾ/

Example

Voy a procurar llegar a tiempo.

I am going to try to arrive on time.

Illustration for procurar (try to)

How to say “try to” in Spanish

“Try to” in Spanish is procurar.

Making an effort and organizing means to get something done.

Full entry for procurar: usage tips, similar words and word origin

Example sentences with procurar

Debes procurar descansar antes de la reunión.

You should try to rest before the meeting.

Tips for using procurar

  • In conversation speakers often prefer intentar for simple attempts, while procurar implies arranging resources or ensuring a result.

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