Test in Spanish
The Spanish word for 'test' is 'examen', pronounced ehk-SAH-mehn (IPA: /ek.ˈsa.men/). It is a B1-level masculine noun (plural: exámenes).
Pronunciation: ehk-SAH-mehn
| Spanish | examen |
|---|---|
| Pronunciation | ehk-SAH-mehn · /ek.ˈsa.men/ |
| Part of speech | noun (masculine) |
| Plural | exámenes |
| Level | B1 (beginner-friendly) |
Example Sentences with 'examen'
- Mañana tengo un examen de español.
Tomorrow I have a Spanish test. - ¿Cómo te fue en el examen?
How did the test go for you? - Necesito estudiar mucho para aprobar el examen final.
I need to study a lot to pass the final exam. - Los exámenes de la universidad empiezan la próxima semana, así que estoy un poco nervioso.
The university exams start next week, so I am a little nervous.
Common Phrases with 'examen'
- aprobar el examen
to pass the test - examen final
final exam - examen de manejo
driving test
How to Use 'examen'
The plural gains a written accent: 'exámenes'. To pass a test is 'aprobar el examen'; to fail is 'reprobar' (Latin America) or 'suspender' (Spain). 'Tomar un examen' usually means to administer one, while the student 'hace', 'presenta' or 'rinde' the exam.
Regional note: 'Rendir un examen' is common in Argentina, Chile, and Peru; 'presentar un examen' in Mexico; in Spain you 'haces un examen' and fail with 'suspender'.
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Frequently Asked Questions
'Test' in Spanish is 'examen', pronounced ehk-SAH-mehn.
It is spelled e-x-a-m-e-n.
'Examen' is masculine: you say 'el examen'.
The plural of 'examen' is 'exámenes'.
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