probar

Senses

1. 1.

   to try, to taste

   to consume a small amount of food or drink to test flavor or quality

2. 2.

   to test, to try out

   to use or experiment with something to see if it works or is suitable

3. 3.

   to prove

   to demonstrate the truth or validity of something

4. 4.

   to try on

   to put on clothing to see if it fits

Examples

• "¿Quieres probar este vino? Es excelente."

  Do you want to taste this wine? It's excellent.

• "Voy a probar el nuevo teléfono antes de comprarlo."

  I'm going to test out the new phone before buying it.

• "Necesito probar que no fui responsable del accidente."

  I need to prove that I wasn't responsible for the accident.

Usage

Probar is a high-frequency verb with multiple everyday uses. Context determines the precise meaning: taste/try (food/drink), test/try (products/experiences), or prove (arguments/claims). It can also mean "to try on" clothes. Note that "probar suerte" is an idiom meaning "to try one's luck."