try

to attempt to do something, often without success

intentar, tratar de

• try doing sth
• try to do sth

Collocations try again · try your best

• I tried to fix the computer, but I couldn't.

  Intenté arreglar la computadora, pero no pude.

to taste or test something to see if you like it or if it works

probar, intentar

• try sth

Collocations try a new recipe · try the new app

• Let's try this new restaurant.

  Vamos a probar este nuevo restaurante.

to make an effort to do something, often with the hope of achieving success

hacer un esfuerzo por, intentar

• try doing sth
• try to do sth

Collocations try harder · try to improve

• She tried to stay calm during the interview.

  Ella intentó mantener la calma durante la entrevista.

to practice or do something in order to improve your skills

practicar, ensayar

• try sth

Collocations try a new sport · try playing an instrument

• He tried his hand at painting.

  Él intentó pintar.

to see if something is possible or works by doing it

ver si, probar

• try to do sth

Collocations try to find out · try to solve a problem

• We tried to contact her, but she didn't answer.

  Intentamos contactarla, pero no respondió.

to suggest that someone should do something

proponer, sugerir

• try doing sth

Collocations try a different approach · try another solution

• Why don't you try talking to her?

  ¿Por qué no intentas hablar con ella?

to experiment with something new or different

experimentar, probar

• try sth

Collocations try a new hairstyle · try a different method

• She tried a new hairstyle.

  Ella probó un nuevo peinado.

to persuade someone to do something, often by offering them an incentive or reward

persuadir, tentar a alguien con algo

• try sb to do sth

Collocations try someone with an offer · try your luck

• They tried me with a great deal.

  Me tentaron con una gran oferta.