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probar

prove

The Spanish word 'probar' translates to 'prove' in English. It is generally used in the context of demonstrating the truth or existence of something through evidence or argument. Similar to its use in English, the word 'probar' can also mean trying or testing something in Spanish.

verb

Example sentences using: probar

Vamos a probar un experimento

Let's try an experiment

In this sentence, 'probar' is used in the context of conducting or attempting an experiment.

Puedes probar este plato, es delicioso

You can try this dish, it's delicious

Probar in this sentence is used to invite someone to try or sample something, here, a dish.

Podemos probar otro camino

We can try another path

Here, 'probar' is used to suggest attempting or exploring a new or different path or route.

Quiero probar esa nueva aplicación

I want to try that new application

This sentence uses 'probar' to express the speaker's desire to try or test a new application.

Voy a probar suerte en la lotería

I'm going to try my luck in the lottery

Here, 'probar' is used to express the action of trying or attempting something, in this case, trying one's luck in the lottery.

Necesito probar mi nivel de español

I need to test my Spanish level

In this context, 'probar' is used to refer to the action of testing or scrutinising something, in this case, the speaker's level of Spanish.

Quisiera probar un helado de chocolate

I would like to try a chocolate ice cream

This sentence uses 'probar' to express the speaker's desire to sample a specific food, in this case, a chocolate ice cream.

Ella va a probar un nuevo coche

She is going to try a new car

Probar can be used in a context where one is about to test or try out a certain item or product, in this case, a car.

Debes probar estos zapatos antes de comprarlos

You should try these shoes before buying them

Here, 'probar' is recommending to try or test out a product, here, a pair of shoes, before making a decision.

Deberíamos probar ese nuevo restaurante

We should try that new restaurant

In this sentence, 'probar' is used in the context of wanting to try or sample something new or different. Specifically, it suggests the idea of trying out a new restaurant.