trata

/ˈtɾata/, [ˈt̪ɾa.t̪a]

about, try


Examples
  • Trata de sacar el mayor provecho posible de tu tiempo.

    Try to make the most of your time.

  • La ética es una rama de la filosofía que trata de la conducta humana.

    Ethics is a branch of philosophy that deals with human conduct.

  • Ese perro trata de comer casi todo lo que ve.

    That dog tries to eat just about anything he lays his eyes on.

  • Trata de entenderlo en español, sin traducir al inglés.

    Try to understand it in Spanish, without translating to English.

  • Cuando se trata de átomos, el lenguaje solo se puede utilizar como en la poesía. El poeta, también, no es tan preocupado con la descripción de los hechos al igual que con la creación de imágenes y el establecimiento de conexiones mentales.

    When it comes to atoms, language can be used only as in poetry. The poet, too, is not nearly so concerned with describing facts as with creating images and establishing mental connections.

  • No entiendo qué trata de decir el autor.

    I don't understand what the author is trying to say.

  • ¿Te molestaría decirme de qué se trata esto?

    Would you mind telling me what this is about?

  • Él terminó con su novia, por eso a menudo trata de matarse.

    He broke up with his girlfriend; that's why he often tries to kill himself.

  • Trata de cumplir con tu deber.

    Try to fulfill your duty.

  • Lo que él trata de decir es bien sencillo de comprender.

    His meaning is quite plain.

  • Trata bien al gato, por favor.

    Please treat the cat well.

  • La obra de Jane Austen a menudo trata de dinero y de la propiedad.

    Jane Austen's work speaks often of money and property.

  • Este libro trata de la vida en el Reino Unido.

    This book deals with life in the United Kingdom.

  • Sólo trata de oraciones. No de palabras.

    It's all about sentences. Not words.

  • Trata de disfrutar.

    Try to enjoy yourself.

  • Él trata de mejorar su inglés.

    He tries to improve his English.

  • Trata de no tropezarte cuando cargues los platos.

    Try not to trip while you bring the dishes.

  • Trata de asegurarte de que Tom no haga algo estúpido.

    Try to make sure Tom doesn't do something stupid.

  • Bajo supervisión, él trata mucho mejor a sus clientes.

    Under supervision, he treats his clients better.

  • Este libro trata de las estrellas.

    This book is about stars.


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