To Try

Question 1

To Try Or To Attempt

Not to taste or to test

Jimmy tried to buy chicken

Answer 1

Intentar

Jimmy intentó comprar pollo.

Question 2

To Try as in Test or to Taste

Jimmy tried the chicken.

Jimmy will taste (try,test ) several wines.

Answer 2

Probar

Jimmy probó el pollo.

Jimmy probará varios vinos.

Question 3

To Try On (clothing)

Jimmy tried on the shirt.

Answer 3

Probarse

Jimmy se probó la camisa.

Question 4

To Prove or To Demonstrate

Only time can prove that you’re wrong.

Answer 4

Probar

Solo el tiempo probará que estás equivocado.

Question 5

To Try (Attempt)

Jimmy tried to buy chicken.

Answer 5

Tratar De

This means exactly the same as “Intentar “, but only if followed by “DE”,
Probably easier to use “intentar “, but should recognize “tratar de” means the same.

Jimmy trató de comprar pollo.

Jimmy intentó comprar pollo.

Question 6

To Treat or To Deal With

This is the best way to deal with my father.

Fortunately, this syndrome is very easy to diagnose and treat

Answer 6

Tratar ( NO “de”)

Esta es la mejor manera de tratar con mi padre.

Afortunadamente, este síndrome es muy fácil de diagnosticar y tratar.