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How to Say "we address" in Spanish

The Spanish word forwe addressis tratamosA1 level. This is a very common word in everyday Spanish.

English → SpanishA1
verbA1
referring to a topic
Two caregivers are gently applying a colorful bandage to a patient's arm, depicting medical treatment.

Examples

En esta clase, tratamos temas de historia y cultura.

In this class, we deal with topics of history and culture.

Siempre tratamos a nuestros clientes con respeto.

We always treat our clients with respect.

Los médicos nos tratamos unos a otros como colegas.

We doctors treat one another as colleagues.

Treating People (Direct Object)

When 'tratar' refers to treating a person, you must use the 'personal a' before the person or group: 'Tratamos a los niños bien' (We treat the children well).

Confusing 'Tratar' with 'Estar'

Mistake:Estamos de comer.

Correction: Tratamos de comer. ('Estar' means 'to be' and cannot be used to mean 'to try.')

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