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try in Portuguese

try in Portuguese is tentativa, prova, teste — try means to make an attempt at doing something.

try in Portuguese

tentativa
noun
An attempt.
prova
noun
An act of tasting or sampling.
teste
noun
An act of tasting or sampling.
ensaio
noun
(rugby) A score in rugby league and rugby union, analogous to a touchdown in American football.
try
noun
(rugby) A score in rugby league and rugby union, analogous to a touchdown in American football.
tentar
verb
To prove by experiment; to apply a test to, for the purpose of determining the quality; to examine; to prove; to test.
testar
verb
To prove by experiment; to apply a test to, for the purpose of determining the quality; to examine; to prove; to test.
experimentar
verb
To prove by experiment; to apply a test to, for the purpose of determining the quality; to examine; to prove; to test.
provar
verb
To prove by experiment; to apply a test to, for the purpose of determining the quality; to examine; to prove; to test.
acionar
verb
To prove by experiment; to apply a test to, for the purpose of determining the quality; to examine; to prove; to test.
autuar
verb
To prove by experiment; to apply a test to, for the purpose of determining the quality; to examine; to prove; to test.
tentar
verb
To settle; to decide; to determine; specifically, to decide by an appeal to arms.
experimentar
verb
To settle; to decide; to determine; specifically, to decide by an appeal to arms.
provar
verb
To settle; to decide; to determine; specifically, to decide by an appeal to arms.
acionar
verb
To settle; to decide; to determine; specifically, to decide by an appeal to arms.
autuar
verb
To settle; to decide; to determine; specifically, to decide by an appeal to arms.
processar
verb
To settle; to decide; to determine; specifically, to decide by an appeal to arms.

What does "try" mean?

  1. verb To make an attempt at doing something.
    "She tried to fix the leak herself before calling a plumber."
  2. verb To test something out, such as by tasting or using it.
    "Would you like to try the new flavour before you buy it?"
  3. verb In law, to hold a legal hearing to decide a case.
    "The case will be tried before a jury next month."
  4. noun An attempt.
    "Give it another try — you almost had it that time."
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try in a sentence

  • She tried to fix the leak herself before calling a plumber.
  • Try not to worry so much about the exam.
  • Would you like to try the new flavour before you buy it?
  • The case will be tried before a jury next month.

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What is "try" in Portuguese?

"try" in Portuguese is tentativa, prova, teste. try means: To make an attempt at doing something.

How do you use "try" in a sentence?

Example: "She tried to fix the leak herself before calling a plumber." In Portuguese, "try" is tentativa, prova, teste.

Are there other ways to say "try" in Portuguese?

Yes — Portuguese has 12 translations listed for "try": tentativa, prova, teste, ensaio, try, tentar.

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