How to Say "preparatory exam" in Spanish
The Spanish word for “preparatory exam” is “preparatorio” — B2 level.
English → SpanishB2
nounB2formal
a specific qualifying test
Examples
Mañana tengo el preparatorio de derecho romano.
Tomorrow I have the preparatory exam for Roman law.
Aprobó todos los preparatorios en el primer intento.
He passed all the preparatory exams on the first try.
The Invisible Noun
When used as a noun, 'preparatorio' often acts as a shortcut for 'examen preparatorio.' You treat it like a regular masculine object.
Confusing with High School
Mistake: “Voy al preparatorio.”
Correction: Voy a la preparatoria.
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