diff --git a/src/doc/src/reference/specifying-dependencies.md b/src/doc/src/reference/specifying-dependencies.md
index e2401838cb5..6fa8dfecb3d 100644
--- a/src/doc/src/reference/specifying-dependencies.md
+++ b/src/doc/src/reference/specifying-dependencies.md
@@ -200,7 +200,7 @@ section here.
 
 Let's say you're working with the [`uuid` crate] but while you're working on it
 you discover a bug. You are, however, quite enterprising so you decide to also
-try out to fix the bug! Originally your manifest will look like:
+try to fix the bug! Originally your manifest will look like:
 
 [`uuid` crate]: https://crates.io/crates/uuid