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3 Ways to Say “TRY” in Spanish: INTENTAR vs TRATAR DE vs PROBAR

¿Confused about when to use INTENTAR, TRATAR DE, or PROBAR in Spanish? You’re not alone! 🤔

In this Monday Quick Tip, Daniela breaks down the three ways to say “try” in Spanish so you’ll never mix them up again:

✅ INTENTAR – Formal way to attempt an action (“I intend to try”) 
✅ TRATAR DE – Casual way to attempt an action (most common in conversation) 
✅ PROBAR – To try something OUT (test, taste, sample)

What You’ll Learn: 
• When to use each verb correctly 
• Memory tricks to remember the differences
• Real conversation examples 
• Common mistakes to avoid 
• Your weekly practice challenge!

💡 Pro Tip: TRATAR DE always needs “DE” – never forget the preposition!

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consejos diarios,daily tip,spanish
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