Spanish Conversation · Level 45
75 words
Spanish word
examen
Pronunciation
IPA/ekˈsamen/
Meaning
- masculine nounexam
Example
Tengo un examen mañana.
I have an exam tomorrow.
More examples
Ella se preparó toda la noche para el examen.
She prepared all night for the exam.
Core concept
Student taking a written test.
Common phrases
tener un examen
have an exam
prepararse para un examen
prepare for the exam
hacer un examen de práctica
take a practice exam
Similar words
prueba: Practical assessment where performing tasks or solving problems shows ability.
control: Brief in-class quiz given by a teacher to check understanding of a lesson.
test: Short informal quiz or trial often used in casual, everyday speech.
Definition in Spanish
Procedimiento o prueba destinada a comprobar el grado de conocimiento, la aptitud o el estado de algo o de alguien.
Word origin
From Latin examen 'a weighing or the tongue of a balance', a physical-measurement term that shifted to mean a test or inspection.
Usage tips
- In everyday Spanish examen most often means an academic test, so add a domain word (for example examen médico) for medical checks, and note the word has no written accent.
Other meanings
- inspectionnoun
- medical examinationnoun
Related words
- examinadorexaminernoun
- examinarexamineverb