Spanish word

evaluar

Pronunciation

IPA/eβaˈlwaɾ/

Meaning

  • verbevaluate

Example

Antes de tomar una decisión, tenemos que evaluar la situación.

Before making a decision, we have to evaluate the situation.

Illustration for evaluar (evaluate)

More examples

Es importante evaluar los riesgos antes de empezar.

It is important to evaluate the risks before starting.

Core concept

Person weighing options on a scale.

Common phrases

  • evaluar la situación

    evaluate the situation

  • evaluar los riesgos

    evaluate the risks

  • evaluar las opciones

    evaluate the options

  • evaluar el desempeño

    evaluate the performance

Similar words

juzgar: Forms a judgment about someone's behavior or qualities as good, bad, or appropriate.
valorar: Considers significance or worth to establish a valuation or relative importance.
analizar: Separates into components and examines each closely for patterns or causes.
examinar: Examines thoroughly, often physically or clinically, to identify issues or status.

Definition in Spanish

Juzgar o estimar las características, la idoneidad o el valor de una persona, cosa o situación para decidir una acción.

Word origin

From Latin valere 'be worth' via Medieval Latin evaluare and Old French évaluer, Spanish evaluar developed to mean assessing value or suitability.

Usage tips

  • Used frequently in formal or professional contexts, so in casual conversation speakers often prefer valorar or opinar to sound more natural.

Other meanings

  • appraiseverb
  • judgeverb
  • estimateverb

Opposites

  • ignorarignoreverb
  • desestimardismissverb

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