probáis

Probáis is the second-person plural present indicative form of the Spanish verb probar, meaning to test, try, or taste. In usage, probáis translates to “you all try” or “you all taste” in contexts that use the vosotros form.

Usage and regional variation. In Spain, probáis is used with the informal vosotros form when addressing a group. In most Latin American varieties, vosotros is not used; instead, ustedes are used, and the corresponding present tense is prueban (they test/you all test). Some dialects outside Spain also employ vos with vos probás, a different form of the same verb.

Etymology and grammar. Probar comes from Latin probare, meaning to prove or test. Probáis follows the regular -ar verb conjugation pattern for the vosotros form in the present indicative, with the accent on the stressed syllable to mark the vosotros pronunciation: pro-báis [pɾoˈβais] in many accents.

Pronunciation and forms. The pronunciation typically features a soft initial p, a rolled or tapped r after the initial consonant, and an intervocalic b. The accent on the final syllable distinguishes probáis from other forms of the verb. Related forms include pruebas (tú), prueba (él/ella/Usted), probamos (nosotros), probáis (vosotros), and prueban (ellos/ellas/Ustedes).

Examples. Example sentences: “Vosotros probáis la sopa y decidís si está buena.” “¿Qué probáis de postre, amigos?” In regions using ustedes, one would say: “Ustedes prueban la sopa y deciden si está buena.”