No. 950 in Italian
provato
"Provato" means "tried," "tested," or "experienced" in English.
In a sentence
Ho provato a chiamarti ieri.
I tried to call you yesterday.
In this context, 'provato' is the past participle of 'provare', meaning 'to try', and it denotes attempting an action.
Ti sei mai sentito provato dopo un lungo giorno di lavoro?
Have you ever felt worn out after a long workday?
Here, 'provato' is an adjective derived from 'provare', used to describe a state of weariness or exhaustion.
Il piatto che mi hai fatto provare era delizioso.
The dish you made me taste was delicious.
In this case, 'provato' is from 'provare', meaning 'to try or taste', used in the context of experiencing something like food or drink.
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