Spanish Conversation · Level 45
75 words
Spanish word
probar
Pronunciation
IPA/pɾoˈβaɾ/
Meaning
- verbtry
Example
Necesito probar si funciona.
I need to try it to see if it works.
More examples
Voy a probar un plato típico hoy.
I'm going to try a typical dish today.
Core concept
Putting something into actual use to check whether it works or has the right taste.
Common phrases
probar algo nuevo
try something new
probar un producto
try a product
probar un plato
try a dish
Similar words
intentar: Attempts an action or task as a deliberate effort to succeed.
comprobar: Confirms the correctness of a fact or situation by checking details or evidence.
probarse: Tries on garments or footwear to assess size, fit, and how they look.
Definition in Spanish
Poner algo a prueba para comprobar si funciona, sirve o tiene cierto sabor.
Word origin
It derives from Latin probare 'to test or prove', related to probus 'good', so Spanish probar carries the sense of testing something to judge quality or flavor.
Usage tips
- Probar has an o→ue stem change in the present tense (yo pruebo, tú pruebas, ellos prueban), so the vowel change appears in most present forms but not in nosotros/vosotros.