tratar de — meaning in English

English meaning

• handle noun The part of an object that is designed to be gripped by hand.
• treat verb To behave toward someone or something in a particular way.

Senses

tratar de is used for these senses in English:

• handle (transitive) To deal with (a subject, argument, topic, or theme) in speaking, in writing, or in art.
• treat (intransitive) To discourse; to handle a subject in writing or speaking; to conduct a discussion. [from 14th c.]

handle — full definition

1. noun The part of an object that is designed to be gripped by hand.
2. noun A username or nickname someone uses online or over radio.
3. verb To touch, hold, or manage something with the hands.
4. verb To deal with or cope with a situation, person, or emotion.

treat — full definition

1. verb To behave toward someone or something in a particular way.
2. verb To give medical care to a person or condition.
3. verb To pay for someone's food, drink, or entertainment as a gift.
4. noun Something special and enjoyable, often a snack or small gift.

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