provare→ to tryItalian word meaning
"provare" is a A1-level Italian word meaning "to try". Below you can find 10 example sentences with audio to help you understand how to use it in real Italian conversations.
10 stories
Example Sentences
Swimming Lessons
Emma ha paura, ma ci prova.
Emma is scared, but she tries.
The Fox and the Grapes
La volpe prova molte volte.
The fox tries many times.
Finding the Right Size
Prova la camicia.
She tries on the shirt.
At the Shoe Store
'Posso provarle?' chiede lei.
'Can I try these?' she asks.
Trying On Clothes
'Posso provarlo?' chiede lei.
'Can I try this on?' she asks.
Drinking Enough Water
Emma decide di provare.
Emma decides to try.
The Apology
Una sera, Lisa ha deciso che doveva provare.
One evening, Lisa decided she had to try.
Open Mic Night
Dopo molte insistenze, Maya accettò finalmente di provare.
After much convincing, Maya finally agreed to try.
Midlife Crisis
Martin non sapeva come spiegare quello che provava.
Martin didn't know how to explain what he was feeling.
Vegetarian Meal
I suoi genitori e suo fratello erano scettici ma accettarono di provare.
Her parents and brother were skeptical but agreed to try.
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