test
BrE /tɛst/ AmE /tɛst/
noun / verb en → es
past tested pp tested ing testing
a set of questions or exercises to measure someone's knowledge, skill, or ability
examen, prueba
- take a test
Collocations math test · driving test
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She failed the final exam.
Ella no pasó el examen final.
a procedure to find out if something is present or how much of it there is
prueba, análisis
- take a test
Collocations blood test · drug test
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The doctor ordered a blood test.
El médico ordenó un análisis de sangre.
to examine something to find out how good or bad it is, or if it works properly
probar, evaluar
- test something
Collocations test a product · test the system
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They are testing the new software.
Están probando el nuevo software.
to try something to see if it works or is effective
probar, experimentar
- test something
Collocations test a theory · test an idea
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We need to test this new approach.
Necesitamos probar esta nueva aproximación.
Idioms
probar el terreno
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He decided to test the waters before making a commitment.
Decidió probar el terreno antes de hacer un compromiso.
poner a prueba
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Their skills were put to the test in the competition.
Sus habilidades fueron puestas a prueba en la competencia.