try out

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A transitive verb phrase is a phrase that combines a verb with a preposition or other particle and requires a direct object (e.g., take out the trash.).
transitive verb phrase
a. probar
The accountants are trying out a new organizational system.Los contadores están probando un nuevo sistema de organización.
b. poner a prueba
The chef decided to try out the new employee to see if he could do food preparation.El chef decidió poner el nuevo empleado a prueba para ver si podría hacer la preparación de alimentos.
An intransitive verb phrase is a phrase that combines a verb with a preposition or other particle and does not require a direct object (e.g., Everybody please stand up.).
intransitive verb phrase
a. presentarse a las pruebas
Julian tried out for the soccer team, but he was not selected.Julian se presentó a las pruebas para el equipo fútbol, pero no fue seleccionado.
b. presentarse a la prueba
You're not going to try out for "Romeo and Juliet"?¿No te vas a presentar a la prueba para "Romeo y Julieta"?
c. hacer una prueba
Lisa finally fulfilled her dream of trying out for the TV singing competition.Lisa por fin cumplió su sueño de hacer una prueba para la competencia de canto en la tele.
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