The Spanish verb "probar" means "to try/taste" in English. It is an irregular verb. Below you'll find the complete conjugation tables for "probar" across all 5 tenses. New to Spanish verbs? Start with the Spanish verb guide.
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How to Conjugate "probar" in the Present Tense
Presente de indicativo Actions happening now or regularly| Person | English | Conjugation |
|---|---|---|
| yo | I | pruebo |
| tú | you (informal) | pruebas |
| él/ella/usted | he/she/you (formal) | prueba |
| nosotros | we | probamos |
| vosotros | you all (Spain) | probáis |
| ellos/ustedes | they/you all | prueban |
Ella prueba su suerte.
say it EH-yah PRUE-bah
She tries her luck.
In other languages
- French Elle tente sa chance.
- German Sie versucht ihr Glück.
- Dutch Zij probeert haar geluk.
Yo pruebo la comida.
say it yo PRUE-boh
I taste the food.
In other languages
- French Je goûte la nourriture.
- German Ich koste das Essen.
- Dutch Ik proef het eten.
How to Conjugate "probar" in the Past (completed) Tense
Pretérito perfecto simple Actions that finished in the past| Person | English | Conjugation |
|---|---|---|
| yo | I | probé |
| tú | you (informal) | probaste |
| él/ella/usted | he/she/you (formal) | probó |
| nosotros | we | probamos |
| vosotros | you all (Spain) | probasteis |
| ellos/ustedes | they/you all | probaron |
Él probó el coche deportivo.
say it proh-BOH
He tried the sports car.
In other languages
- French Il a essayé la voiture de sport.
- German Er hat den Sportwagen ausprobiert.
- Dutch Hij probeerde de sportwagen.
Yo probé la comida ayer.
say it proh-BEH
I tasted the food yesterday.
In other languages
- French J'ai goûté la nourriture hier.
- German Ich kostete das Essen gestern.
- Dutch Ik proefde het eten gisteren.
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Pretérito imperfecto Actions that were ongoing in the past| Person | English | Conjugation |
|---|---|---|
| yo | I | probaba |
| tú | you (informal) | probabas |
| él/ella/usted | he/she/you (formal) | probaba |
| nosotros | we | probábamos |
| vosotros | you all (Spain) | probabais |
| ellos/ustedes | they/you all | probaban |
Ella probaba suerte a diario.
say it EH-yah pro-BAH-bah
She used to try her luck daily.
In other languages
- French Elle tentait sa chance tous les jours.
- German Sie versuchte früher täglich ihr Glück.
- Dutch Zij probeerde vroeger dagelijks haar geluk.
Yo probaba la comida siempre.
say it yo pro-BAH-bah
I used to taste the food always.
In other languages
- French Je goûtais toujours la nourriture.
- German Ich kostete früher immer das Essen.
- Dutch Ik proefde vroeger altijd het eten.
How to Conjugate "probar" in the Future Tense
Futuro simple Actions that will happen| Person | English | Conjugation |
|---|---|---|
| yo | I | probaré |
| tú | you (informal) | probarás |
| él/ella/usted | he/she/you (formal) | probará |
| nosotros | we | probaremos |
| vosotros | you all (Spain) | probaréis |
| ellos/ustedes | they/you all | probarán |
Ella probará el vestido rojo.
say it EH-yah proh-bah-RAH
She will try on the red dress.
In other languages
- French Elle essaiera la robe rouge.
- German Sie wird das rote Kleid anprobieren.
- Dutch Zij zal de rode jurk passen.
Yo probaré la comida nueva.
say it yo proh-bah-REH
I will taste the new food.
In other languages
- French Je goûterai la nouvelle nourriture.
- German Ich werde das neue Essen kosten.
- Dutch Ik zal het nieuwe eten proeven.
How to Conjugate "probar" in the Would (conditional) Tense
Condicional simple Hypothetical actions| Person | English | Conjugation |
|---|---|---|
| yo | I | probaría |
| tú | you (informal) | probarías |
| él/ella/usted | he/she/you (formal) | probaría |
| nosotros | we | probaríamos |
| vosotros | you all (Spain) | probaríais |
| ellos/ustedes | they/you all | probarían |
Él probaría suerte en París.
say it proh-BAH-ree-ah
He would try his luck in Paris.
In other languages
- French Il tenterait sa chance à Paris.
- German Er würde in Paris sein Glück versuchen.
- Dutch Hij zou in Parijs zijn geluk beproeven.
Yo probaría esa comida rica.
say it proh-BAH-ree-ah
I would try that delicious food.
In other languages
- French Je goûterais cette délicieuse nourriture.
- German Ich würde dieses köstliche Essen probieren.
- Dutch Ik zou dat heerlijke eten proberen.
Frequently Asked Questions About "probar"
Is "probar" regular or irregular in Spanish?
"Probar" is an irregular Spanish verb, meaning its conjugation does not follow standard patterns and must be memorized individually.
What does "probar" mean in English?
The Spanish verb "probar" means "to try/taste" in English.
How do you conjugate "probar" in the present tense?
In the present tense (Presente de indicativo): yo → pruebo, tú → pruebas, él/ella/usted → prueba, nosotros → probamos, vosotros → probáis, ellos/ustedes → prueban.
How many tenses does "probar" have in Spanish?
"Probar" is conjugated across 5 tenses in Spanish: Present, Past (completed), Past (ongoing), Future, Would (conditional).
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