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Conjugation Chart of “Probarse” (to try on) in the Imperfect Tense

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Understanding the Imperfect Tense of “Probarse”

The Imperfect Tense of Probarse is used to describe actions that were ongoing or repeated in the past, for example, Me probaba la ropa nueva en el probador. (I was trying on the new clothes in the fitting room.)

Probarse is a regular -ar verb, so its conjugations in the Imperfect Tense follow the typical pattern for this verb type.

How to Use Probarse in the Imperfect Tense

The imperfect tense of probarse is used to describe actions that were ongoing or repeated in the past.

To try on clothes or accessories: Por ejemplo, me probaba los pantalones en la tienda (I was trying on the pants in the store). This is one of the most common uses of this verb tense.

To taste or sample food: Por ejemplo, probaba la sopa antes de servirla (I was tasting the soup before serving it).

To test or experiment: Por ejemplo, el científico probaba nuevos métodos en el laboratorio (the scientist was testing new methods in the lab).

Colloquially, to try or attempt something: Por ejemplo, probaba a arreglar el coche, pero no pude (I was trying to fix the car, but I couldn’t).

Real Life Examples of Probarse in the Imperfect Tense

Yo me probaba la ropa antes de comprarla. (I used to try on clothes before buying them.)

Ella se probaba diferentes estilos de maquillaje para la fiesta. (She would try on different makeup styles for the party.)

Nosotros nos probábamos los zapatos para ver si eran cómodos. (We would try on the shoes to see if they were comfortable.)

Tú te probabas varios sombreros en la tienda. (You would try on various hats in the store.)

Ellos se probaban las camisas antes de comprarlas. (They would try on the shirts before buying them.)

Vosotros os probabais los trajes para la boda. (You all would try on suits for the wedding.)

Ustedes se probaban los vestidos de noche para el baile. (You all would try on evening dresses for the dance.)

Él se probaba los lentes de sol en la playa. (He would try on sunglasses at the beach.)

Yo me probaba diferentes peinados antes de salir. (I would try on different hairstyles before going out.)

Nosotras nos probábamos los sombreros de fiesta. (We would try on party hats.)

Tú te probabas los anillos en la joyería. (You would try on rings at the jewelry store.)

Ellas se probaban los vestidos de novia en la tienda. (They would try on wedding dresses in the store.)

Vosotros os probabais los trajes de baño en el vestuario. (You all would try on swimsuits in the changing room.)

Ustedes se probaban los guantes de invierno. (You all would try on winter gloves.)

Él se probaba diferentes corbatas para la entrevista de trabajo. (He would try on different ties for the job interview.)

Conjugation Chart with English Translations

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

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Synonyms

The Imperfect tense is also known as the Past Imperfect, Descriptive Past, Past Progressive, or Imperfect Indicative in English, and as Pretérito Imperfecto, Copretérito, Imperfecto de Indicativo, or Pasado Descriptivo in Spanish.