vs
QUICK ANSWER
"Degustar" is a transitive verb which is often translated as "to taste", and "probar" is a transitive verb which is often translated as "to try". Learn more about the difference between "degustar" and "probar" below.
degustar(
deh
-
goos
-
tahr
)A transitive verb is a verb that requires a direct object (e.g., I bought a book.).
1. (to try)
a. to taste
Los vinos que degustamos ayer estaban deliciosos.The wines we tasted yesterday were to die for.
Esta noche vamos a degustar varios quesos portugueses y españoles.Tonight we're going to taste various Portuguese and Spanish cheeses.
2. (to relish)
a. to savor
Degusté el helado lentamente y con los ojos cerrados.I savored the ice cream slowly and with my eyes closed.
probar(
proh
-
bahr
)A transitive verb is a verb that requires a direct object (e.g., I bought a book.).
1. (to trial)
b. to test
Se tiene que probar este producto antes de venderlo.This product needs to be tested before being sold.
c. to try out
Puedes probar el servicio durante un mes antes de suscribirte.You can try out the service for a month before subscribing.
2. (culinary)
probarse
A reflexive verb is a verb that indicates that the subject performs an action on itself (e.g., Miguel se lava.).
4. (clothing)
a. to try on
¿Por qué no te pruebas el vestido antes de comprarlo?Why don't you try the dress on before buying it?
