tratas
“tratas” means “you treat” in Spanish. It has 2 different meanings depending on context:
you treat, you deal with
Also: you try
📝 In Action
¿Cómo tratas a tus compañeros de trabajo?
A2How do you treat your coworkers?
Si tratas de abrir la caja, ten cuidado.
A2If you try to open the box, be careful.
Parece que tratas el problema con mucha calma.
B1It seems that you are dealing with the problem very calmly.
trafficking
Also: deals
📝 In Action
Las tratas de personas son un problema global que debemos combatir.
C1Human trafficking is a global problem that we must fight.
El gobierno investiga varias tratas ilegales.
B2The government is investigating various illegal deals/trades.
Indicative
Present
Imperfect
Preterite
Subjunctive
Present Subjunctive
Imperfect Subjunctive
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Quick Quiz: tratas
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Which sentence uses 'tratas' as a noun (plural)?
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📚 Etymology▼
Both the verb and the noun come from the Latin verb *tractāre*, which meant 'to handle,' 'to manage,' or 'to deal with.' This common root explains why the verb 'tratar' (to deal with) and the noun 'trata' (a deal/trade) sound identical.
First recorded: Medieval Spanish (as 'tratar')
Cognates (Related words)
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Frequently Asked Questions
How can I tell if 'tratas' means 'you treat' or 'trafficking'?
Look at the words around it. If it follows 'tú' (you) or starts a question about an action, it's the verb 'you treat/try.' If it is preceded by 'las' (the plural feminine article) or is followed by 'de personas,' it is the noun 'trafficking' or 'deals.'