Learn Spanish: The verb "to try" – PROBAR, INTENTAR, TRATAR DE

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Learn the difference between the Spanish verbs "tratar de", "intentar", and "probar". These three verbs cause confusion because they can all be equivalents for the English verb "to try". Here, you will learn that this confusion is actually unnecessary because there are some guidelines to use the correct Spanish verb depending on the context. In this Spanish grammar lesson, I will show you with examples and simple and useful theory how to correctly use each verb. Watch this Spanish class and improve your Spanish reading and comprehension skills.

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00:01 Who is Ana Butterfly Spanish?
00:13 Introduction to the verb to try in Spanish: probar, intentar, tratar de
03:20 What are the differences between "intentar" and "tratar de" in Spanish?
06:10 Examples using the verb "probar" in Spanish
12:28 Intentar vs "Tratar de" in Spanish
15:34 What is an infinitive in Spanish?
17:11 Tratar vs "Tratar de" in Spanish
19:34 Conclusion

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  • @migstrives
    Based on the examples "tratar de" seems to be applied mostly for tasks that are obligated/expected of you while "intentar" is mostly for things you really want to do or achieve. Me corrija si soy incorrecto pero la lección de hoy es muy util. Muchas gracias!
  • @omarn1946
    I'm Méxican, I'm trying to learn English by my own and for some reason this channel helps me a lot,.(Lol). Many thanks!!
  • @maclawa
    Always so informative, thank you very much!
  • @embluvya
    He estado aprendido para hablar con mi novio en su lengua. Ayer, le pido sobre decir 'to try' y... el no tenia un explanacion bueno. Gracias! Usando estas palabras nuevas, pondre tener conversaciones mas naturales
  • I just stumbled upon your videos yesterday and look forward to many more. I've been studying and learning the Spanish language for many years but still have more to learn. I love your cheerful, happy personality...you seem like such a joyful person to learn from. You make learning easier! Thank you! 😊
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  • @chuck1804
    Literally I was struggling with this word just today. I've been binging your classes for a while now. Kind of insane you dropped this video on this exact day!
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