evaluación

eh-vah-loo-ah-SYOHN/e.βa.lwaˈsjon/

“evaluación” means “evaluation” in Spanish (general judgment or assessment process).

evaluation, assessment

Also: review, appraisal

NounfB1

A friendly, cartoon-style character conducting an assessment, carefully weighing a large, shiny red apple on a simple balance scale against a standard block.

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La evaluación del profesor fue muy justa.

The teacher's evaluation was very fair.

Tenemos una evaluación de matemáticas el viernes.

We have a math test (assessment) on Friday.

Necesitamos una evaluación médica antes de la cirugía.

We need a medical assessment before the surgery.

Word Connections

Synonyms

examen (test)
valoración (valuation)
calificación (grade, scoring)

Common Collocations

hacer una evaluación – to perform an evaluation
evaluación de desempeño – performance review
evaluación continua – continuous assessment

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Quick Quiz: evaluación

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Which sentence correctly uses 'evaluación'?

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👥 Word Family▼

evaluar(to evaluate) — Verb

evaluador(evaluator (masculine)) — Noun

evaluadora(evaluator (feminine)) — Noun

🎵 Rhymes▼

naciónsituación

📚 Etymology▼

Comes from the verb 'evaluar' and the Latin suffix '-tio,' which turns a verb into a noun describing the action. Its root is related to the idea of determining 'value' or 'worth.'

First recorded: Mid-19th century (in its current spelling)

Cognates (Related words)

English: evaluationFrench: évaluation

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Frequently Asked Questions

What is the difference between 'evaluación' and 'examen'?

'Examen' usually refers specifically to a written test or formal inspection. 'Evaluación' is broader; it can mean a test, a grade, or the entire process of judging quality or performance, making it a more general term than 'examen'.