pruébalo
/pɾwebalo/from spelling rules
The English phrase "try it" can be translated into Spanish as pruébalo.
This phrase is used as an invitation or suggestion to test something to see if it is good or if it works.
How does it change in a sentence?
The form changes depending on who you are addressing and what object you are referring to. If the object being tried is a masculine plural noun, such as los zapatos, use pruébalos. If the object is a feminine plural noun, such as las manzanas or las camisas, use pruébalas.
How do you pronounce it?
/pɾwebalo/
Did you know?
- While pruébalo is used for testing a product or food, Spanish uses a completely different verb, intentarlo, when you want to tell someone to 'try it' in the sense of attempting a difficult challenge.
- The verb probar shares the same root as the English word 'probe'. Both come from the Latin 'probare', which meant to test or prove the quality of something.
- While pruébalo is the standard command, in certain regions like Mexico, you might hear the more colloquial échale un trago if you are inviting someone to 'try' a drink.
Examples in context
- Pruébalo.Try it out.This sentence demonstrates how to use pruébalo.Tatoeba #4748670 by ecorralest101, translation #2253794 by CK
- Pruebe esto, es nuestro plato especial del día.Try this, it's our special dish of the day.
- Le invito a probarlo, es una experiencia única.I invite you to try it, it's a unique experience.
- Pruébalo, está delicioso.Try it, it's delicious.
- Es un nuevo modelo, pruébalo.It is a new model, try it.
- Este pastel está riquísimo, pruébalo.This cake is delicious, try it.
- 1 more sentence on Tatoeba
Example conversation
Daniel is showing Elena a new gadget at a store.
- DanielMira este teléfono nuevo.Look at this new phone.
- Elena¿Es bueno?Is it good?
- DanielSí, pruébalo tú misma.Yes, try it yourself.
- ElenaEstá muy bien.It is very good.
Sources
- IPA marked “from spelling rules” is derived from standard Spanish spelling, where Wiktionary gives none.
- Example sentences: Tatoeba CC BY 2.0 FR.
