tratar

/tɾaˈtaɾ/, [t̪ɾaˈt̪aɾ]

treat, try


Examples
  • Era un momento muy inoportuno para tratar el asunto.

    That was a very inconvenient time to bring up the subject.

  • Los demás tienen que tratar de atrapar al asesino.

    The others have to try and catch the murderer.

  • Si no empiezas a tratar a la gente con un poco más de respeto, la gente podría comenzar a evitarte como a la plaga.

    If you don't start treating people with a little more respect, people may start avoiding you like the plague.

  • El único problema que alguna vez he tenido ha sido tratar con gente a la que no le agrada mi personalidad.

    The only trouble I've ever had was dealing with people who didn't like my personality.

  • Tenemos poco tiempo para tratar las cuestiones del clima, la energía y la biodiversidad.

    We have little time to deal with the issues of climate, energy and biodiversity.

  • El hombre estaba acostumbrado a tratar esta clase de heridas.

    The man was used to treating this kind of wound.

  • Ella parecía revolcarse en su miseria en vez de tratar de recuperarse del desastre.

    She seemed to be wallowing in her grief instead of trying to recover from the disaster.

  • Sé que no es fácil, pero al menos tienes que tratar.

    I know it's not easy, but you've got to at least try.


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