The preterite of probarse is used to express when someone tried on clothing at a specific moment in the past. For example, when you want to say “I tried on the dress yesterday” – “Me probé el vestido ayer.”

This is a regular -ar reflexive verb in the preterite tense. Remember to include the appropriate reflexive pronoun (me, te, se, nos, os, se) before each conjugated form.

Conjugations

Conjugations of Probarse (to try on) in the Preterite (Past) Tense tense (Castilian Spanish):

The Preterite of probarse indicates specific instances of trying on items.

To try on (clothing): Describes testing how clothing fits, for example Me probé el vestido nuevo (I tried on the new dress), or Se probó tres pares de zapatos (She tried on three pairs of shoes).

To test/check fit: Used for checking size or fit of items, for example Nos probamos los uniformes (We tried on the uniforms).

Examples

Examples of Probarse in the Preterite (Past) Tense

Me probé el vestido nuevo. (I tried on the new dress.)

Te probaste los zapatos equivocados. (You tried on the wrong shoes.)

Se probó el traje antes de comprarlo. (He tried on the suit before buying it.)

Nos probamos toda la ropa. (We tried on all the clothes.)

Se probaron varios sombreros. (They tried on various hats.)

Me probé el anillo de compromiso. (I tried on the engagement ring.)

¿Te probaste la chaqueta azul? (Did you try on the blue jacket?)

Se probó tres pares de lentes. (He/she tried on three pairs of glasses.)

Nos probamos los disfraces. (We tried on the costumes.)

Se probaron las camisetas del equipo. (They tried on the team shirts.)

Me probé el uniforme nuevo. (I tried on the new uniform.)

Te probaste demasiadas cosas. (You tried on too many things.)

Se probó el vestido de novia. (She tried on the wedding dress.)

Nos probamos los trajes de baño. (We tried on the swimsuits.)

Se probaron los guantes de invierno. (They tried on the winter gloves.)

Conjugations with English Translations

Conjugations of Probarse (to try on) in the Preterite (Past) Tense tense (Castilian Spanish) with English Translations:

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Synonyms

The Preterite tense is also known as the Simple Past, Past Simple, Definite Past, Absolute Past, or Past Tense Indicative in English, and as Pretérito Perfecto Simple, Pretérito Indefinido, Pretérito Simple, Pasado Simple, or Pretérito de Indicativo in Spanish.