A18 examples
provare→ to tryItalian word meaning
"provare" is a A1-level Italian word meaning "to try". Below you can find 8 example sentences with audio to help you understand how to use it in real Italian conversations.
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8 stories
By Level
A1(5)
A2(2)
B1(1)
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Example Sentences

A1Sports & Fitness
Swimming Lessons
Emma ha paura, ma ci prova.
Emma is scared, but she tries.

A1Fairy Tales
The Fox and the Grapes
La volpe prova molte volte.
The fox tries many times.

A1Everyday Situations
Finding the Right Size
Prova la camicia.
She tries on the shirt.

A1Everyday Situations
At the Shoe Store
'Posso provarle?' chiede lei.
'Can I try these?' she asks.

A1Everyday Situations
Trying On Clothes
'Posso provarlo?' chiede lei.
'Can I try this on?' she asks.

A2Relationships
The Apology
Una sera, Lisa ha deciso che doveva provare.
One evening, Lisa decided she had to try.

A2Entertainment
Open Mic Night
Dopo molte insistenze, Maya accettò finalmente di provare.
After much convincing, Maya finally agreed to try.

B1Life Changes
Midlife Crisis
Martin non sapeva come spiegare quello che provava.
Martin didn't know how to explain what he was feeling.