Meaning
La expresión en inglés «Have you tried» se utiliza para preguntar si alguien ha experimentado o probado algo en el pasado. Es una forma común de sugerir o recomendar algo, o de iniciar una conversación sobre experiencias pasadas. En español, podría entenderse como «¿Has probado...?». Esta estructura gramatical usa el presente perfecto, lo cual indica que la acción de probar algo tiene relevancia en el presente.
Por ejemplo, si alguien dice: «Have you tried the new restaurant downtown?», está preguntando si ya has tenido la experiencia de comer en ese nuevo lugar. Se emplea para situaciones donde quieres saber si alguien ha tenido la oportunidad de hacer algo antes de ahora.
En resumen, «Have you tried» es útil cuando deseas indagar sobre experiencias previas o sugerir que alguien intente algo nuevo.
Today's Sentences
- Have you tried skydiving?
- Have you tried rock climbing?
- Have you tried skateboarding?
- Have you tried playing pickleball?
- Have you tried eating Korean food?
- Writer's Note
01
Have you tried skydiving?
Situation 1
I’m not sure what kind of activities I can do on vacation.
Have you tried skydiving?
No, I haven’t.
But that sounds really exciting!
¡Pero eso suena realmente emocionante!
Even if it’s the first and last time, I think you should try it at least once.
Situation 2
I’m thinking of what to do this summer.
Have you tried skydiving?
Do you wanna try a dive together?
¿Quieres intentar un salto juntos?
Yes, I have.
It sounds like so much fun.
Parece muy divertido.
I’ll reserve a time slot for us.
02
Have you tried rock climbing?
Situation 1
I think I need a new hobby.
Why do you need a new hobby?
I’ve been kinda getting bored of swimming lately.
Have you tried rock climbing?
Situation 2
Ever since the car accident, my doctor has encouraged me to do activities that help mental health.
Have you tried rock climbing?
No, I haven’t.
Is it good for the brain?
¿Es bueno para el cerebro?
Well, there’s actually a lot of problem solving involved in the sport.
03
Have you tried skateboarding?
Situation 1
I really like your sneakers.
Thanks.
I usually wear these when I go to the skate park.
Usualmente uso estos cuando voy al skate park.
Do you mean that you skateboard?
Yea, have you tried skateboarding?
Situation 2
I want to do something different on the weekend.
Any ideas?
¿Alguna idea?
Have you tried skateboarding?
I’ve never actually learnt how to ride but I do have a small skateboard at home.
Let’s go to the park and I’ll teach you!
04
Have you tried playing pickleball?
Situation 1
I hurt my wrist playing tennis last year.
Have you tried playing pickleball?
No, I haven’t.
But I’d love to try.
Pero me encantaría intentarlo.
It’s really fun and very similar to tennis, badminton, and ping-pong.
Situation 2
Gosh, my wrist hurts so much after playing tennis.
Have you tried playing pickleball?
No, I haven’t but a lot of my friends are into it.
The racket and ball is a lot lighter compared to the tennis racket.
05
Have you tried eating Korean food?
Situation 1
What should we have for lunch?
Have you tried eating Korean food?
No, I haven’t yet.
I love Korean BBQ, it’s really good and includes a lot of fresh vegetables on the side.
Situation 2
I can’t decide on a restaurant for tonight.
Have you tried eating Korean food?
No, I haven’t.
Any recommendations for good Korean cuisine?
¿Alguna recomendación para buena comida coreana?
I always go to the one downtown.
Writer's Note
Use "Have you tried" to ask if someone has had a specific experience at any point in their life.
Here are some more examples:
- Have you tried playing the guitar?
- Have you tried learning another language?
- Have you tried meeting new people?
- Have you tried traveling alone?
- Have you ever tried waterskiing?
- Have you ever tried speed reading?
- Have you ever tried fasting?
