test

examen, prueba

Conjunto de preguntas o tareas para comprobar cuánto sabe o ha aprendido alguien.

En inglés sencillo: A set of questions or tasks that checks how much someone knows or has learned.

• We have a test tomorrow.
• She passed her English test last week.
• How many questions were on the test?

Sinónimos: exam, examination, quiz

Expresiones frecuentes: take a test, pass a test, written test, maths test

prueba

Acción realizada para averiguar si algo funciona correctamente.

En inglés sencillo: Something you do to find out whether something works correctly.

• The test showed that the engine worked.
• We ran several tests before opening the bridge.
• Did the battery pass the test?

Cómo se usa: test of something (We arranged a test of the new engine.)

Sinónimos: check, trial

Expresiones frecuentes: run a test, safety test, test of something

examen, prueba

Conjunto de preguntas o tareas que comprueba lo que sabe un estudiante.

En inglés sencillo: A set of questions or tasks that checks what a student knows.

• I have a test tomorrow.
• She passed all her tests last term.
• What did you get on the spelling test?

Cómo se usa: test on something (We have a test on the chapter tomorrow.)

Sinónimos: exam, examination

Expresiones frecuentes: take a test, spelling test, test on something

test, prueba

Conjunto de tareas aplicadas de una manera establecida para medir las habilidades o capacidades de una persona.

En inglés sencillo: A set of tasks used in a fixed way to measure a person’s skills or abilities.

• The test measures reading ability.
• Applicants completed an aptitude test before the interview.
• Her scores on both tests were above average.

Sinónimos: assessment

Expresiones frecuentes: aptitude test, intelligence test, personality test

probar, comprobar

Probar algo para averiguar si funciona correctamente.

En inglés sencillo: To try something to find out whether it works correctly.

• Please test the lights.
• We tested the app on three phones.
• Have you tested the new printer yet?

Cómo se usa: test something for something (They test every engine for faults.)

Sinónimos: check, try out

Expresiones frecuentes: test something out, test a machine, test new software

comprobar, verificar

Examinar o usar algo para comprobar si es verdadero, auténtico o suficientemente bueno.

En inglés sencillo: To check whether something is true, genuine, or good enough by examining it or using it.

• We need to test this idea.
• Scientists tested the theory in several experiments.
• The jeweller tested the gold to check its quality.

Cómo se usa: test something against something (We tested the claim against the available evidence.); test something for something (The lab tests water for harmful chemicals.)

Sinónimos: check, verify, assess

Expresiones frecuentes: test a theory, test for something, test something against something

poner a prueba

Exigir que alguien use toda su fuerza, paciencia o capacidad.

En inglés sencillo: To make someone use all their strength, patience, or ability.

• This delay will test our patience.
• The long climb tested her strength.
• Difficult times can test even the strongest friendship.

Sinónimos: challenge, strain

Expresiones frecuentes: test someone’s patience, test someone’s strength, test someone’s limits