ensayos
“ensayos” means “essays” in Spanish. It has 3 different meanings depending on context:
essays
Also: pieces of writing
📝 In Action
He escrito tres ensayos sobre la historia de España.
B1I have written three essays about the history of Spain.
Los ensayos de este autor son muy profundos.
B2This author's essays are very profound.
rehearsals
Also: practice sessions
📝 In Action
Los ensayos de la obra de teatro son todas las tardes.
B1The rehearsals for the play are every afternoon.
No puedo ir al cine porque tengo ensayos con mi banda.
A2I can't go to the movies because I have rehearsals with my band.
trials
Also: tests, attempts
📝 In Action
Los ensayos clínicos de la nueva vacuna fueron un éxito.
C1The clinical trials of the new vaccine were a success.
Hicimos varios ensayos antes de lograr el resultado final.
B2We made several attempts before achieving the final result.
Translate to Spanish
Words that translate to "ensayos" in Spanish:
attempts→essays→practice sessions→rehearsals→tests→trials→✏️ Quick Practice
Quick Quiz: ensayos
Question 1 of 2
If you are playing in a band and you meet on Friday to practice for a concert, what are you doing?
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📚 Etymology▼
From the Spanish verb 'ensayar', which comes from the Latin 'exagium', meaning 'a weighing' or 'a weight'. This eventually evolved to mean 'testing' or 'trying something out' to see how much it 'weighs' or is worth.
First recorded: 13th century
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Frequently Asked Questions
Is 'ensayos' ever a verb?
No, 'ensayos' is only a plural noun. If you want to say 'you rehearse' (verb), you would say 'ensayas'.
Can I use 'ensayos' for school homework?
Yes, if the homework is writing a short paper or composition on a specific topic.