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  1. Spanish (Latin America)
  2. /Trying vs. being about (tratar de / tratarse de)
  3. /tratar de

tratar de

tratar de
to try to
From Lesson 468:Trying vs. being about (tratar de / tratarse de)·Spanish (Latin America)

Usages of tratar de

Cuando visitemos la galería, trataremos de entender el arte abstracto.
When we visit the gallery, we will try to understand the abstract art.
El espectador trata de descifrar la intención del pintor.
The spectator tries to decipher the painter's intention.
El escultor trata de representar una emoción, de modo que el mensaje es subjetivo.
The sculptor tries to represent an emotion, so the message is subjective.
Cuando el guía nos hable, trataré de entender qué representan estas líneas.
When the guide speaks to us, I will try to understand what these lines represent.
El crítico trata de explicar de qué se trata el arte moderno.
The critic tries to explain what modern art is about.

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