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exámenes

eh-SAH-meh-nes/eɡˈsamenes/

“exámenes” means “exams” in Spanish (academic tests).

exams, tests

Also: check-ups, inspections
NounmA1
A simple drawing of a neat stack of rectangular white papers, representing test sheets or booklets, resting next to a brightly colored, sharpened wooden pencil.

📝 In Action

Tenemos tres exámenes finales la próxima semana.

A1

We have three final exams next week.

Los exámenes médicos salieron muy bien, no hay de qué preocuparse.

A2

The medical tests came out very well, there's nothing to worry about.

El profesor devolvió los exámenes corregidos a la clase.

A1

The professor returned the graded tests to the class.

Word Connections

Synonyms

  • pruebas (tests, trials)
  • evaluaciones (evaluations)

Common Collocations

  • exámenes de conducir – driving tests
  • exámenes parciales – midterm exams
  • preparar exámenes – to prepare for exams

Translate to Spanish

Words that translate to "exámenes" in Spanish:

check-ups→exams→

✏️ Quick Practice

Quick Quiz: exámenes

Question 1 of 2

Which sentence correctly uses the word 'exámenes'?

📚 More Resources

👥 Word Family▼
examen(exam, test (singular)) — Noun
examinar(to examine, to test) — Verb
examinador(examiner, proctor) — Noun
🎵 Rhymes▼
volúmenesmárgenes
📚 Etymology▼

Comes from the Latin word *exāmen*, which originally meant 'the tongue of a balance' (referring to the needle that shows equality or lack thereof), and later evolved to mean 'testing' or 'weighing carefully'.

First recorded: Around the 13th century in Spanish.

Cognates (Related words)

English: examinationFrench: examenPortuguese: exames

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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').