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"Try" is a transitive verb which is often translated as "intentar", and "test" is a noun which is often translated as "el examen". Learn more about the difference between "try" and "test" below.
try(
tray
)A transitive verb is a verb that requires a direct object (e.g., I bought a book.).
a. probar
The printer is not working. - Did you try turning it off and back on?La impresora no funciona. - ¿Probaste apagándola y prendiéndola de nuevo?
3. (to sample)
a. probar
I would love to try your famous tomato soup one of these days.Me encantaría probar tu famosa sopa de tomate un día de estos.
a. intentar abrir
He tried the door and found it unlocked.Intentó abrir la puerta y encontró que no estaba cerrada con llave.
a. no direct translation
This refers to an idiomatic word or phrase for which there is no word-for-word translation.
I tried the tourist office, but they couldn't help.Pregunté en la oficina de turismo, pero no pudieron ayudarme.
If I have to try all the shops in this city to find the perfect gift, I will.Si tengo que recorrer todas las tiendas de esta ciudad para encontrar el regalo perfecto, que así sea.
a. poner a prueba
Why don't we try him, and see how he does at the job?¿Por qué no lo ponemos a prueba para ver cómo se le da el trabajo?
8. (clothing)
a. probarse
If a subtle pattern is more your speed, try a suit with a tonal pattern that won’t reveal itself until you get up close.Si te va más un estampado poco llamativo, pruébate un traje con un estampado tonal que no se haga patente hasta que se tiene muy cerca.
An intransitive verb is one that does not require a direct object (e.g., The man sneezed.).
a. esforzarse
Though our goals are hard to achieve, we must never stop trying.Aunque nuestras metas sean difíciles de alcanzar, nunca debemos dejar de esforzarnos.
b. no direct translation
This refers to an idiomatic word or phrase for which there is no word-for-word translation.
I know you find it difficult to talk to your father but please try.Sé que no te es fácil hablar con tu padre pero inténtalo, por favor.
It won't be easy but we should try at least.No será fácil pero al menos deberíamos intentarlo.
A noun is a word referring to a person, animal, place, thing, feeling, or idea (e.g., man, dog, house).
10. (attempt)
a. el intento (M)
(m) means that a noun is masculine. Spanish nouns have a gender, which is either feminine (like la mujer or la luna) or masculine (like el hombre or el sol).
After several tries, I gave up.Tras varios intentos, abandoné.
test(
tehst
)A noun is a word referring to a person, animal, place, thing, feeling, or idea (e.g., man, dog, house).
a. la prueba (F)
(f) means that a noun is feminine. Spanish nouns have a gender, which is either feminine (like la mujer or la luna) or masculine (like el hombre or el sol).
The doctor ran a series of tests to try to find the problem.El doctor hizo una serie de pruebas para tratar de encontrar el problema.
b. el análisis (M)
(m) means that a noun is masculine. Spanish nouns have a gender, which is either feminine (like la mujer or la luna) or masculine (like el hombre or el sol).
The blood tests revealed iron and calcium deficiencies.Los análisis de sangre revelaron deficiencias de hierro y calcio.
c. el examen (M)
(m) means that a noun is masculine. Spanish nouns have a gender, which is either feminine (like la mujer or la luna) or masculine (like el hombre or el sol).
Her illness remains a mystery, as her tests were inconclusive.Su enfermedad sigue siendo un misterio ya que los exámenes no fueron concluyentes.
A transitive verb is a verb that requires a direct object (e.g., I bought a book.).
3. (to examine)
a. examinar
The researchers have to test every product for comprehensive results.Los investigadores tienen que examinar todos los productos para obtener resultados completos.
b. evaluar
At the end of the year, the professor tested the knowledge of the students.Al fin del año, el profesor evaluó los conocimientos de los estudiantes.
d. probar
We have to test the safety of the vehicle before renting it out again.Tenemos que probar la seguridad del vehículo antes de rentarlo de nuevo.
4. (to try out)
a. probar
I advise you to test the water before jumping in.Te aconsejo que pruebes el agua antes de saltar.
a. poner a prueba
Running a marathon tests not only physical, but also mental strength.Correr un maratón pone a prueba tanta la fortaleza física como la mental.
An intransitive verb is one that does not require a direct object (e.g., The man sneezed.).
