The Imperative Mood (Affirmative Commands) of Probarse is used to give direct orders or instructions for someone to try something on, for example Pruébate esta camisa. (Try on this shirt.)

This verb follows the o to ue stem-changing conjugation pattern, where the ‘o’ in the stem changes to ‘ue’ in certain forms.

Conjugations

Conjugations of Probarse (to try on) in the Imperative Mood (Affirmative Commands) tense (Castilian Spanish):

Probarse generally means to try on or test something, but has several different meanings in the Imperative Mood (Affirmative Commands), some of which might surprise you.

To try on clothing: This is the most common meaning, for example, Pruébate estos pantalones (Try on these pants).

To test or sample food: For example, Prueba esta tarta, está riquísima (Try this cake, it’s delicious).

To test or try out something: For example, Pruébate con este nuevo programa (Try out this new software).

To test one’s abilities: For example, Pruébate en este deporte (Try yourself at this sport).

Colloquially, to experience something: For example, Prueba lo que es vivir solo (Experience what it’s like to live alone).

Rude usage, to test someone’s patience: For example, Pruébame y verás (Test me and you’ll see, implying a threat).

Examples

Examples of Probarse in the Imperative Mood (Affirmative Commands)

Antes de salir de casa, pruébate la ropa nueva. (Before leaving home, try on the new clothes.)

En el probador, pruébese los pantalones para ver si le quedan bien. (In the fitting room, try on the pants to see if they fit well.)

Probémonos los zapatos nuevos para ver si son cómodos. (Let’s try on the new shoes to see if they’re comfortable.)

Chicos, probaos las camisas antes de comprarlas. (Guys, try on the shirts before buying them.)

Señoras, pruébense los vestidos para ver cuál les queda mejor. (Ladies, try on the dresses to see which one looks best on you.)

Antes de la entrevista, pruébate el traje para asegurarte de que te quede bien. (Before the interview, try on the suit to make sure it fits you well.)

En la tienda de ropa, pruébese los pantalones para ver si le gustan. (At the clothing store, try on the pants to see if you like them.)

Mamá, probémonos los vestidos de fiesta para ver cuál nos queda mejor. (Mom, let’s try on the party dresses to see which one looks best on us.)

Amigos, probaos las camisas nuevas para ver si os gustan. (Friends, try on the new shirts to see if you like them.)

Chicas, pruébense los jeans para ver cuál les queda mejor. (Girls, try on the jeans to see which one looks best on you.)

Antes de comprar el traje de baño, pruébate varios estilos para ver cuál te favorece más. (Before buying the swimsuit, try on several styles to see which one flatters you the most.)

En la tienda de ropa, pruébese los abrigos para ver si le gustan. (At the clothing store, try on the coats to see if you like them.)

Probémonos los sombreros para ver cuál nos queda mejor. (Let’s try on the hats to see which one looks best on us.)

Chicos, probaos los zapatos nuevos para ver si son cómodos. (Guys, try on the new shoes to see if they’re comfortable.)

Señoras, pruébense los guantes para ver si les quedan bien. (Ladies, try on the gloves to see if they fit you well.)

Conjugations with English Translations

Conjugations of Probarse (to try on) in the Imperative Mood (Affirmative Commands) tense (Castilian Spanish) with English Translations:

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Synonyms

The Imperative mood is also known as the Command Form, Affirmative Command Mood, or Direct Command Form in English, and as Modo Imperativo, Imperativo Afirmativo, Mandatos Afirmativos, or Forma de Mandato in Spanish.