probado
“probado” means “proven” in Spanish. It has 2 different meanings depending on context:
proven, tested
Also: established, verified
📝 In Action
Necesitamos una solución probada, no un experimento.
B1We need a proven solution, not an experiment.
Su lealtad ya está probada después de tantos años.
B2His loyalty is already proven after so many years.
Es un método probado para reducir el estrés.
B1It is a tested method for reducing stress.
tried, tasted
Also: sampled
📝 In Action
¿Es un plato que ya has probado antes?
A2Is it a dish you have tried before?
El vino probado en la cena fue excelente.
B1The wine tasted at dinner was excellent.
La receta probada por mi abuela es la mejor.
A2The recipe tried by my grandmother is the best.
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Quick Quiz: probado
Question 1 of 2
Which sentence correctly uses the feminine plural form of 'probado'?
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📚 Etymology▼
Comes directly from the verb *probar* (to try/test), which itself stems from the Latin verb *probare*, meaning 'to test, examine, or approve.'
First recorded: Medieval Spanish (as a form of *probar*)
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Frequently Asked Questions
What is the difference between 'probado' and 'prueba'?
'Prueba' is the noun meaning 'proof' or 'test' (e.g., 'Necesito una prueba' - I need a proof). 'Probado' is the adjective meaning 'proven' or 'tested' (e.g., 'Está probado' - It is proven).
Does 'probado' ever change its form?
Yes! When 'probado' acts as an adjective (like 'proven' or 'tested'), it must change its ending to match the thing it describes: 'probado' (masculine singular), 'probada' (feminine singular), 'probados' (masculine plural), and 'probadas' (feminine plural).