How to Say "quiz" in Spanish
The most common Spanish word for “quiz” is “cuestionario” — use 'cuestionario' for a set of questions designed to gather information or opinions, often in a survey or feedback context, rather than a formal academic evaluation.
cuestionario
kwes-tyo-NA-ryokwestjoˈnaɾjo
Examples
Por favor, rellena este cuestionario de satisfacción.
Please fill out this satisfaction questionnaire.
El profesor preparó un cuestionario sobre la historia de España.
The teacher prepared a quiz about the history of Spain.
Los datos fueron obtenidos a través de un cuestionario anónimo.
The data was obtained through an anonymous survey.
It's a masculine noun
Even though it ends in '-o', which is usually a male-sounding ending, just remember to always use 'el' or 'un' with it (el cuestionario).
One word for many meanings
In English, you might say 'quiz,' 'survey,' or 'form.' In Spanish, 'cuestionario' covers almost any written set of questions.
Confusing 'pregunta' and 'cuestionario'
Mistake: “Hice una cuestionario.”
Correction: Hice un cuestionario (or 'Hice una pregunta' if it was just one question). Use 'cuestionario' when there is a list of questions, and remember it is masculine.
test
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Examples
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.
Gender Rule
Even though 'test' ends in a consonant, it is always a masculine noun, so you must use 'el test' or 'un test'.
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.
Cuestionario vs. Test
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