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to try
01
intentar
to make an effort or attempt to do or have something
Transitive: to try to do sth
Ejemplos
He tried to lift the heavy box but it was too heavy.
Él intentó levantar la caja pesada pero era demasiado pesada.
I 'm going to try to study for my exam.
Voy a intentar estudiar para mi examen.
1.1
poner a prueba
to test something by doing or using it to find out if it is suitable, useful, good, etc.
Transitive: to try a product or food
Ejemplos
Have you tried the new flavor of ice cream at the shop?
¿Has probado el nuevo sabor de helado en la tienda?
He tried a new shampoo to see if it worked better.
Él probó un nuevo champú para ver si funcionaba mejor.
1.2
probar
to contact someone or visit somewhere in an attempt to find a particular person or to obtain a specific thing
Transitive: to try a place
Ejemplos
Have you tried the bookstores downtown? You might find the book you're looking for.
¿Has probado en las librerías del centro? Podrías encontrar el libro que buscas.
Let 's try the police station. They might have found our lost item.
Probemos con la comisaría. Podrían haber encontrado nuestro objeto perdido.
1.3
probar
to pull or push a window or door in order to see if it is locked or not
Transitive: to try a window or door
Ejemplos
He tried the gate, but it was locked from the other side.
Él intentó la puerta, pero estaba cerrada por el otro lado.
I tried the doorknob, but it was locked.
Intenté girar el pomo de la puerta, pero estaba cerrado.
02
juzgar
to put a person on trial or investigate a case in a trial
Transitive: to try a person or case
Ejemplos
He was tried for theft and sentenced to two years in prison.
Fue juzgado por robo y condenado a dos años de prisión.
The case was tried in a lower court before being appealed.
El caso fue juzgado en un tribunal inferior antes de ser apelado.
Try
01
intento
an effort to achieve or do a particular thing
Ejemplos
Despite his best try, he could n't solve the complex puzzle.
A pesar de su mejor intento, no pudo resolver el complejo rompecabezas.
With every try, she grew more confident in her ability to master the difficult dance routine.
Con cada intento, ella se sentía más segura de su capacidad para dominar la difícil rutina de baile.
02
ensayo, try
a score achieved in rugby by carrying the ball over the opponent’s try line and grounding it
Ejemplos
He scored a try in the final minutes of the match.
The team secured a try after a fast break.
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