provar

[pro-VAR]

verb

to prove; to taste

1. to demonstrate the truth or validity of something; to establish as fact

He proved his innocence in court.

Ele provou sua inocência na corte.

2. to test or sample food or drink

Would you like to taste this wine?

Você gostaria de provar este vinho?

3. to try on clothing

She tried on the dress before buying it.

Ela provou o vestido antes de comprá-lo.

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Regional Variations

General Brazilian

provar

most common usage

São Paulo

provar

standard usage

Portugal

provar

standard usage; can also mean 'to suit' (roupa que prova bem)

provar a sorte - to try one's luck

provar com os próprios olhos - to see with one's own eyes

isso prova que - this proves that

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