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How to Say "screening" in Spanish

The most common Spanish word for “screening” is “función” — use 'función' when referring to a scheduled showing of a movie or play at a specific time and place..

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función

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Use 'función' when referring to a scheduled showing of a movie or play at a specific time and place.

Examples

Fuimos a la última función del cine a las diez de la noche.

We went to the last movie screening at ten o'clock at night.

test

/test//test/

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Use 'test' when referring to a medical, psychological, or academic evaluation or examination.
A storybook illustration showing a happy student sitting at a wooden desk with a large, bright green checkmark floating above their head, symbolizing a successful examination or assessment.

Examples

Le hicieron un test de sangre para ver si estaba anémico.

They did a blood test screening to see if he was anemic.

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.

Movie Showing vs. Medical Test

The most common mistake is using 'test' for a movie showing. Remember that 'función' specifically refers to a performance or showing, like a movie or play, while 'test' is for evaluations.

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