The presente de subjuntivo of Probarse is used to express desires, doubts, or uncertainty about trying something on, for example: Es importante que te probes la ropa antes de comprarla. (It’s important that you try on the clothes before buying them.)
This is a stem-changing verb, where the ‘o’ changes to ‘ue’ in all subjunctive forms except nosotros and vosotros.
Conjugations
Conjugations of Probarse (to try on) in the Subjunctive Mood tense (Latin American Spanish):
Pronoun | Conjugation |
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Yo | me |
Tú | pruebe |
Él / Ella / Usted | te |
Nosotros / Nosotras | pruebes |
Ellos / Ellas / Ustedes | pruebe |
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Usage of Probarse in the Subjunctive Mood
The present subjunctive of probarse is used to express desires, doubts, emotions, and hypothetical situations related to trying on or testing something.
To try on clothes: For example, Es importante que te probes la ropa antes de comprarla. (It’s important that you try on the clothes before buying them.)
To test or sample food: For example, Sugiero que probes este plato antes de servirlo. (I suggest you sample this dish before serving it.)
To test or try out (figurative): For example, Creo que deberías probarte en un nuevo trabajo. (I think you should try yourself out in a new job.) This can also imply trying a new experience.
To test one’s abilities (colloquial): For example, ¿Quieres que me pruebe contigo en el videojuego? (Do you want me to test my skills against you in the video game?)
Examples
Examples of Probarse in the Subjunctive Mood
Es importante que te pruebes la ropa antes de comprarla. (It’s important that you try on the clothes before buying them.)
El chef recomienda que pruebe la salsa antes de servirla. (The chef recommends that you taste the sauce before serving it.)
Mamá insistió en que me pruebe el sombrero para ver si me queda bien. (Mom insisted that I try on the hat to see if it fits me well.)
Para aprobar el examen de manejo, es necesario que te pruebes en diferentes condiciones de tráfico. (To pass the driving test, it’s necessary that you practice in different traffic conditions.)
Antes de comprar un instrumento musical, es mejor que lo pruebes para asegurarte de que suene bien. (Before buying a musical instrument, it’s better that you try it out to make sure it sounds good.)
El entrenador sugirió que pruebe una rutina de ejercicios diferente para mejorar su resistencia. (The coach suggested that you try a different exercise routine to improve your endurance.)
Es aconsejable que te pruebes diferentes estilos de vida antes de decidir cuál te conviene más. (It’s advisable that you try different lifestyles before deciding which one suits you best.)
Para mejorar tu español, es recomendable que pruebes a practicar con hablantes nativos. (To improve your Spanish, it’s recommended that you try practicing with native speakers.)
Antes de aceptar un trabajo nuevo, es importante que te pruebes en el ambiente laboral para ver si te sientes cómodo. (Before accepting a new job, it’s important that you try out the work environment to see if you feel comfortable.)
Si quieres aprender a cocinar, es mejor que pruebes con recetas sencillas al principio. (If you want to learn to cook, it’s better that you try simple recipes at first.)
Para mantener una buena salud, es recomendable que te pruebes en diferentes actividades físicas hasta encontrar las que más te gusten. (To maintain good health, it’s recommended that you try different physical activities until you find the ones you like best.)
Antes de viajar a un país nuevo, es aconsejable que pruebes algunos platillos típicos de esa región. (Before traveling to a new country, it’s advisable that you try some typical dishes from that region.)
Si estás buscando un nuevo hobby, es buena idea que pruebes varias opciones hasta encontrar la que más te apasione. (If you’re looking for a new hobby, it’s a good idea that you try several options until you find the one you’re most passionate about.)
Antes de comprometerte con una relación, es importante que te pruebes a ti mismo y a tu pareja en diferentes situaciones. (Before committing to a relationship, it’s important that you test yourself and your partner in different situations.)
Para mejorar tu confianza, es recomendable que pruebes a salir de tu zona de confort de vez en cuando. (To improve your confidence, it’s recommended that you try stepping out of your comfort zone from time to time.)
Conjugations with English Translations
Conjugations of Probarse (to try on) in the Subjunctive Mood tense (Latin American Spanish) with English Translations:
Spanish | English |
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Yo me | I try on |
Tú pruebe | You try on |
Él / Ella / Usted te | He / She / You tries on |
Nosotros / Nosotras pruebes | We try on |
Ellos / Ellas / Ustedes pruebe | They / You all try on |
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Synonyms
The Subjunctive mood is also known as the Simple Subjunctive, Subjunctive Present, or Present Subjunctive Mood in English, and as Presente de Subjuntivo, Subjuntivo Presente, Presente del Modo Subjuntivo, or Tiempo Presente del Subjuntivo in Spanish.