try on

probarse

Ponerse ropa o zapatos para ver si quedan bien o son de la talla adecuada.

En inglés sencillo: To put on clothes or shoes to see whether they fit or look good.

• Can I try on this dress?
• He tried the shoes on yesterday.
• She is trying on coats in the shop.

Cómo se usa: try something on (Try this jacket on before buying it.)

Expresiones frecuentes: try on something, try on a coat, try on these shoes

intentar, emprender

Intentar realizar una tarea o empezar una actividad.

En inglés sencillo: To attempt a task or begin an activity.

• He tried on the task despite his doubts.
• Would she try on such a bold undertaking?
• They tried on the venture with little money.

Cómo se usa: try on something (He was willing to try on the difficult task.)

Sinónimos: attempt, undertake

Expresiones frecuentes: try on something, try on a task