exámenes
eh-SAH-meh-nes
📝 In Action
Tenemos tres exámenes finales la próxima semana.
A1We have three final exams next week.
Los exámenes médicos salieron muy bien, no hay de qué preocuparse.
A2The medical tests came out very well, there's nothing to worry about.
El profesor devolvió los exámenes corregidos a la clase.
A1The professor returned the graded tests to the class.
💡 Grammar Points
Plural Form and Stress
This word is the plural form of the masculine noun 'examen' (test). Because the stress shifts back two syllables when making it plural, it needs the written accent mark on the 'á' (e-XÁ-me-nes).
❌ Common Pitfalls
Forgetting the Accent
Mistake: "Escribir 'examenes' sin tilde."
Correction: Always write 'exámenes' with the accent mark over the 'a'. Without it, the stress would fall incorrectly on the second 'e'.
⭐ Usage Tips
Using the Singular
Remember the singular form, 'examen', does not carry an accent mark, even though the stress is on the same syllable as the plural form's accent mark. This is a common exception for words ending in 'n'.
✏️ Quick Practice
💡 Quick Quiz: exámenes
Question 1 of 2
Which sentence correctly uses the word 'exámenes'?
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Frequently Asked Questions
Is 'exámenes' only used for school tests?
No. While very common in school, 'exámenes' is also used for medical check-ups ('exámenes médicos'), formal inspections, or deep reviews of any topic.
Why is the masculine article 'los' used with 'exámenes'?
'Exámenes' is the plural form of 'el examen', which is a masculine noun. Therefore, all words that describe or go with it must also be masculine and plural (e.g., 'los exámenes difíciles').