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tratar

English translation of tratar

treat

In Spanish, 'tratar' can be used in various contexts similar to its English counterpart 'treat'. For instance, it can mean how you treat people or a subject matter you are dealing with. 'Tratar' can also be used to express 'trying' something like a food or experience. The usage mainly depends on the prepositions and contexts it is used with.


Example sentences using: tratar

Trato de hablar español.

English translation of Trato de hablar español.

I try to speak Spanish.

In this example, 'tratar' is used in the first person to express an action the speaker is attempting - speaking Spanish.

Este producto trata la piel seca.

English translation of Este producto trata la piel seca.

This product treats dry skin.

'Tratar' in this usage means 'treats' and is used to describe the action of a product treating dry skin.

Voy a tratar de aprender español.

English translation of Voy a tratar de aprender español.

I'm going to try to learn Spanish.

The word 'tratar' is used in this context to convey the first person future action of trying to learn Spanish.

El doctor está tratando su enfermedad.

English translation of El doctor está tratando su enfermedad.

The doctor is treating her disease.

In this example, 'tratar' is used to indicate the ongoing action of treating a disease by a doctor.

Debes tratar a los demás con respeto.

English translation of Debes tratar a los demás con respeto.

You should treat others with respect.

'Tratar' here means to treat and is used to going on respect for others.

Juan está tratando de encontrar un nuevo trabajo.

English translation of Juan está tratando de encontrar un nuevo trabajo.

Juan is trying to find a new job.

The term 'tratar' is used to imply the action of 'trying' to find a new job.

Vamos a tratar de llegar temprano.

English translation of Vamos a tratar de llegar temprano.

We are going to try to arrive early.

'Tratar' in this context is used to communicate the future action of 'trying' to arrive early.

Ella trata de hacer ejercicio todos los días.

English translation of Ella trata de hacer ejercicio todos los días.

She tries to exercise every day.

In this sentence, 'tratar' translates to 'tries' and is used to convey that she attempts to do exercise daily.

Mi madre me trata con amor.

English translation of Mi madre me trata con amor.

My mother treats me with love.

'Trata' in this context means 'treats' and expresses the action of a mother showing love toward her child.

Estoy tratando de ser una mejor persona.

English translation of Estoy tratando de ser una mejor persona.

I am trying to be a better person.

The verb 'tratar' is used here to express the ongoing action of 'trying' to become a better person.

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