Ensayar (en. Test)

/enˈsajar/

Meaning & Definition

EnglishSpanish

verb

Practice a text or a work in order to prepare for a performance.

The theater group met to rehearse the new play.

El grupo de teatro se reunió para ensayar la nueva obra.

Conduct tests or analyses of something.

The scientists tested different methods to verify the hypothesis.

Los científicos ensayaron diferentes métodos para comprobar la hipótesis.

Attempt or try something to see how it turns out.

We are going to try a new approach to solve the problem.

Vamos a ensayar un nuevo enfoque para resolver el problema.

From Latin 'examinare', which means 'to examine' or 'to try'.

to rehearse a speech

Practice a speech before presenting it.

ensayar un discurso

to rehearse the play

Try a work or performance before the premiere.

ensayar la función

to rehearse with others

Conduct tests of something together with other people.

ensayar con otros

essay

Activity of trying or practicing something.

ensayo

rehearsal director

Person who engages in rehearsal.

ensayador

essayistic

Literary genre based on the essay.

ensayística

To do something without being fully prepared.

I am going to rehearse my presentation, even though I'm not ready.

Voy a ensayar mi presentación, aunque no estoy listo.

To try something just for fun.

Yesterday we rehearsed a dance just to pass the time.

Ayer ensayamos un baile solo por pasar el rato.