tried

to make an effort to do something, especially when it is difficult or you are not sure if you will succeed

intentar, tratar de

• try to do sth

Collocations try hard · try again

• I tried to call you last night.

  Intenté llamarte anoche.

to eat or drink something, usually for the first time

probar, degustar

• try sth

Collocations try a new restaurant · try some wine

• She tried the local cheese.

  Ella probó el queso local.

to test or examine something to see if it works properly, is suitable for a particular purpose, etc.

probar, poner a prueba

• try sth

Collocations try an idea · try a new method

• We tried the new software.

  Probamos el nuevo software.

to practice or rehearse something, especially before a performance or competition

practicar, ensayar

• try sth

Collocations try a speech · try a dance routine

• The team tried their new play.

  El equipo ensayó su nuevo juego.

to evaluate or consider something carefully before making a decision

considerar, evaluar

• try sth

Collocations try an option · try a solution

• They tried the proposal.

  Evaluaron la propuesta.

to continue to do something despite difficulties or problems

perseverar, continuar intentando

• try and do sth

Collocations try and finish the project · try and solve the problem

• We tried and managed to complete it on time.

  Nos esforzamos y logramos terminarlo a tiempo.

used when talking about something that someone did in the past, especially an attempt to do something

intentó, trató de

• try to do sth

Collocations tried to call · tried to reach

• She tried to contact him but he didn't answer.

  Ella intentó ponerse en contacto con él pero no respondió.

used when talking about something that someone has done or experienced in the past, especially for the first time

probó, degustó

• try sth

Collocations tried a new restaurant · tried some wine

• They tried the local food and liked it.

  Probaron la comida local y les gustó.