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 conjugations.

Conjugations

Conjugations of Probarse (to try on) in the Imperative Mood (Affirmative Commands) tense (Latin American 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 salsa, está deliciosa! (Try this sauce, it’s delicious!)

To test or try out something: for example, ¡Prueba este nuevo videojuego! (Try out this new video game!)

To experience or go through something: for example, ¡Prueba lo que es vivir sin internet por un día! (Experience what it’s like to live without internet for a day!)

Colloquial meaning: To dare or challenge someone: for example, ¡Pruébame si te atreves! (Dare me if you dare!)

Examples

Examples of Probarse in the Imperative Mood (Affirmative Commands)

Antes de comprar esa camisa, pruébatela. (Before buying that shirt, try it on.)

Si no te queda bien el vestido, pruébate otro. (If the dress doesn’t fit well, try on another one.)

Señora, pruébese estos zapatos a ver si le gustan. (Ma’am, try on these shoes to see if you like them.)

Amigos, probémonos la ropa antes de comprarla. (Friends, let’s try on the clothes before buying them.)

Niños, pruébense los uniformes para ver si les quedan bien. (Kids, try on the uniforms to see if they fit.)

Antes de salir, pruébate el abrigo para ver si te abriga bien. (Before going out, try on the coat to see if it keeps you warm enough.)

Oye, pruébate estos lentes de sol a ver qué tal te quedan. (Hey, try on these sunglasses and see how they look on you.)

Mamá, pruébate este sombrero para ver si te gusta. (Mom, try on this hat to see if you like it.)

Antes de la fiesta, pruébense los trajes para asegurarse de que les queden bien. (Before the party, try on the suits to make sure they fit well.)

Cuando vayas de compras, pruébate la ropa antes de comprarla. (When you go shopping, try on the clothes before buying them.)

Señor, pruébese este reloj para ver si le gusta. (Sir, try on this watch to see if you like it.)

Antes de la boda, probémonos los trajes para asegurarnos de que nos queden bien. (Before the wedding, let’s try on the suits to make sure they fit us well.)

Oye, pruébate esta gorra a ver qué tal te queda. (Hey, try on this cap and see how it looks on you.)

Antes de comprar los zapatos, pruébenselos para asegurarse de que les queden cómodos. (Before buying the shoes, try them on to make sure they’re comfortable.)

Conjugations with English Translations

Conjugations of Probarse (to try on) in the Imperative Mood (Affirmative Commands) tense (Latin American 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.