The preterite of probarse is used to express a specific instance of trying something on in the past. For example, you might say “I tried on the dress at the store,” indicating when you tested the fit.

This is a regular -ar reflexive verb, which means it uses reflexive pronouns (me, te, se, nos) with the standard preterite conjugation pattern.

Conjugations

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

The preterite of probarse describes a completed action of trying on clothing or accessories in the past.

To try on: Refers to testing how clothing fits, for example Me probé el vestido nuevo (I tried on the new dress) or Se probó varios pares de zapatos (He/she tried on several pairs of shoes).

To test/check: Used for testing how something suits oneself, for example Me probé el nuevo peinado (I tried out the new hairstyle).

Examples

Examples of Probarse in the Preterite (Past) Tense

Me probé el vestido nuevo antes de comprarlo. (I tried on the new dress before buying it.)

Mi hermana se probó todos los zapatos de la tienda. (My sister tried on all the shoes in the store.)

Te probaste el traje para la entrevista. (You tried on the suit for the interview.)

El cliente se probó varios pantalones. (The customer tried on several pairs of pants.)

Nos probamos los disfraces para la fiesta. (We tried on the costumes for the party.)

Los modelos se probaron la ropa para el desfile. (The models tried on the clothes for the fashion show.)

Me probé tres tallas diferentes. (I tried on three different sizes.)

Te probaste el anillo de compromiso. (You tried on the engagement ring.)

La novia se probó el vestido de boda. (The bride tried on the wedding dress.)

Nos probamos las camisetas del equipo. (We tried on the team shirts.)

Los actores se probaron el vestuario. (The actors tried on the wardrobe.)

Me probé los lentes nuevos. (I tried on the new glasses.)

Te probaste el sombrero elegante. (You tried on the elegant hat.)

El niño se probó los zapatos deportivos. (The boy tried on the sports shoes.)

Nos probamos los uniformes escolares. (We tried on the school uniforms.)

Conjugations with English Translations

Conjugations of Probarse (to try on) in the Preterite (Past) Tense tense (Latin American 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.