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How to Say "assessment" in Spanish

The most common Spanish word forassessmentis evaluaciónuse this word for a formal evaluation, especially in an educational context, like grading students, or for a performance review at work.

evaluaciónB1

Use this word for a formal evaluation, especially in an educational context, like grading students, or for a performance review at work.

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valoraciónB1

Choose this term when you are judging or estimating the quality, worth, or importance of something, like a piece of art, a movie, or an idea.

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apreciaciónB1

This is best used when referring to a personal judgment, understanding, or recognition of the value or significance of something, often in a cultural or artistic sense.

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juicio🔊B1

Use this word when you are expressing your opinion or a formal judgment about a situation, decision, or person's actions.

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balance🔊B1

This term is used for a review or summary of a period, situation, or set of events, often to weigh pros and cons.

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diagnósticoB1

This translation is specific to identifying the nature or cause of a problem or situation, commonly used in medical or technical contexts.

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calificaciónB2

Use this for a formal rating or classification, especially in financial contexts (like credit ratings) or for academic grades.

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concepto🔊B1

This word implies a general opinion or idea formed about something, often a formal or established view, though less common for a direct 'assessment'.

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English → Spanish

evaluación

nounB1
Use this word for a formal evaluation, especially in an educational context, like grading students, or for a performance review at work.

Examples

La evaluación del profesor fue muy justa.

The teacher's evaluation was very fair.

valoración

nounB1
Choose this term when you are judging or estimating the quality, worth, or importance of something, like a piece of art, a movie, or an idea.

Examples

Tu valoración de la película fue muy interesante.

Your review of the movie was very interesting.

apreciación

nounB1
This is best used when referring to a personal judgment, understanding, or recognition of the value or significance of something, often in a cultural or artistic sense.

Examples

Su apreciación del arte moderno es muy profunda.

His appreciation of modern art is very deep.

juicio

HWEE-see-ohˈxwi.sjo

nounB1
Use this word when you are expressing your opinion or a formal judgment about a situation, decision, or person's actions.
A simple balance scale with two pans. One pan is lowered significantly, showing a conclusion has been reached.

Examples

A mi juicio, esta es la mejor solución.

In my judgment, this is the best solution.

No emitas un juicio sin conocer todos los hechos.

Don't pass judgment without knowing all the facts.

Su juicio sobre la situación fue muy acertado.

His assessment of the situation was very accurate.

The Phrase 'a mi juicio'

Think of 'a mi juicio' as a slightly more formal or thoughtful way to say 'en mi opinión' (in my opinion). It's a great set phrase to make your Spanish sound more advanced.

balance

bah-LAHN-sehbaˈlanse

nounB1
This term is used for a review or summary of a period, situation, or set of events, often to weigh pros and cons.
A person standing on a mountain peak looking at a winding path below through a magnifying glass.

Examples

Al final del año, siempre hacemos un balance de lo bueno y lo malo.

At the end of the year, we always do a review of the good and the bad.

El balance de la reunión fue muy positivo para el equipo.

The overall assessment of the meeting was very positive for the team.

Es necesario hacer un balance antes de tomar una decisión importante.

It is necessary to take stock before making an important decision.

Using the verb 'hacer'

Unlike English where you 'take' stock, in Spanish you 'make' (hacer) a balance to review a situation.

Always Masculine

This word is always 'el balance,' even when talking about abstract ideas or feelings.

Physical Balance Confusion

Mistake:Usar 'balance' para no caerse (e.g., *Perdí mi balance).

Correction: Use 'equilibrio' for physical stability. Say 'Perdí mi equilibrio' instead.

diagnóstico

nounB1
This translation is specific to identifying the nature or cause of a problem or situation, commonly used in medical or technical contexts.

Examples

El médico le dio un diagnóstico muy positivo después de las pruebas.

The doctor gave him a very positive diagnosis after the tests.

calificación

nounB2formal
Use this for a formal rating or classification, especially in financial contexts (like credit ratings) or for academic grades.

Examples

La calificación crediticia de la empresa es excelente.

The company's credit rating is excellent.

concepto

kon-SEP-tohkonˈθepto

nounB1
This word implies a general opinion or idea formed about something, often a formal or established view, though less common for a direct 'assessment'.
Two simple, stylized characters looking at a brightly colored apple between them. One character is giving a thumbs up, and the other is giving a clear thumbs down, illustrating differing personal views.

Examples

Tengo un buen concepto de tu trabajo.

I have a high opinion of your work. (Literally: I have a good concept of your work.)

No quiero que la gente tenga un mal concepto de mí.

I don't want people to have a bad opinion of me.

Mi jefe me dio un concepto favorable en la evaluación.

My boss gave me a favorable assessment in the review.

The 'Assessment' Phrase

When using 'concepto' to mean 'opinion,' you almost always need the verb 'tener' (to have) followed by 'de' (of): 'Tengo un buen concepto de él' (I think highly of him).

Choosing Between 'Evaluación' and 'Valoración'

Learners often confuse 'evaluación' and 'valoración'. Use 'evaluación' for formal grading or performance reviews, and 'valoración' when discussing the quality or worth of something subjectively, like a movie review.

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