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test

nounmA2

test?assessment or examination,quiz?short academic assessment

Also:screening?medical or psychological assessment

📝 In Action

El test de matemáticas fue muy difícil.

The math test was very difficult.

Antes de contratarlo, tiene que hacer un test psicológico.

Before hiring him, he has to take a psychological test.

Necesitas un test de antígenos negativo para entrar al país.

You need a negative antigen test to enter the country.

Word Connections

Synonyms

examen (exam)
prueba (test/proof)
cuestionario (questionnaire)

Common Collocations

hacer un test – to take a test
test de drogas – drug test
pasar el test – to pass the test

💡 Grammar Points

Gender Rule

Even though 'test' ends in a consonant, it is always a masculine noun, so you must use 'el test' or 'un test'.

❌ Common Pitfalls

Plural Form

Mistake: "Using 'los tests' or 'los testes'."

Correction: Because 'test' is an imported word, many speakers simply use 'los test' (leaving the word unchanged) when referring to multiple tests. 'Los tests' is also sometimes used.

⭐ Usage Tips

Verb Choice

To talk about taking or doing a test, use the verbs 'hacer' (to do/make) or 'tomar' (to take, common in Latin America): 'Voy a hacer el test mañana.'

✏️ Quick Practice

💡 Quick Quiz: test

Question 1 of 2

Which verb is most commonly used when you talk about taking a 'test'?

📚 More Resources

Word Family

testear(to test (verb)) - verb

prueba(proof, test) - noun

examinar(to examine) - verb

Frequently Asked Questions

Is 'test' considered proper Spanish, or should I use 'examen' or 'prueba'?

Yes, 'test' is very common and accepted, especially for short quizzes or specialized screenings (like medical tests). However, 'examen' and 'prueba' are also great options. Using 'prueba' is often a safe, native alternative.

Is there a Spanish verb form of 'test'?

While the verb 'probar' (to try/to test) is the traditional Spanish verb, the verb 'testear' (to test) is increasingly used, especially in technical fields like computing or engineering, though it is less formal.