ensayar
/en-sah-YAR/
to rehearse
Ensayar can mean to rehearse, like a musician practicing for a performance.
ensayar(verb)
to rehearse
?practicing for a performance
to practice
?running through a specific routine
📝 In Action
La banda tiene que ensayar para el concierto de mañana.
A2The band has to rehearse for tomorrow's concert.
He estado ensayando mi discurso toda la tarde.
B1I have been practicing my speech all afternoon.
💡 Grammar Points
Regular -ar Pattern
This verb follows the standard rules for verbs ending in -ar, so once you know the pattern, you can conjugate it easily!
❌ Common Pitfalls
Ensayar vs. Practicar
Mistake: "Using 'practicar' for a theater rehearsal."
Correction: Use 'ensayar' for performances (plays, music) and 'practicar' for sports or general skills.
⭐ Usage Tips
Performance focus
Think of 'ensayar' as preparing for the spotlight. If there's an audience involved later, 'ensayar' is usually the right word.
Ensayar also means to test or try out a method or theory.
ensayar(verb)
to test
?trying out a method or theory
to try out
?experimenting with something new
📝 In Action
El laboratorio va a ensayar un nuevo fármaco.
B2The laboratory is going to test a new drug.
Es necesario ensayar el plan antes de ejecutarlo.
C1It is necessary to try out the plan before executing it.
💡 Grammar Points
Abstract Testing
When using 'ensayar' as 'to test', it usually refers to a formal process or a trial run of an idea.
⭐ Usage Tips
Lab Language
You will often see this in news reports about medicine or technology trials.
🔄 Conjugations
subjunctive
imperfect
present
indicative
preterite
imperfect
present
✏️ Quick Practice
💡 Quick Quiz: ensayar
Question 1 of 1
If you are a musician preparing for a concert tonight, what are you doing?
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Frequently Asked Questions
Is 'ensayar' only for music?
No, it is used for any performance (dance, theater, speeches) and also for scientific testing or trial runs of methods.
Can I use 'ensayar' for sports practice?
Usually, 'entrenar' (to train) or 'practicar' (to practice) are better for sports. 'Ensayar' implies a fixed routine like a dance or a play.