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    Ensayo (en. Rehearsal)

    /enˈsajo/

    Meaning & Definition

    EnglishSpanish
    noun
    A literary work that presents and analyzes a topic from a personal perspective.
    Mario Vargas Llosa's essay on literature is well-known.
    El ensayo de Mario Vargas Llosa sobre la literatura es muy conocido.
    A test or exercise carried out to ensure the proper functioning of something.
    The rehearsal for the play was a success.
    El ensayo de la obra de teatro fue un éxito.
    A study or examination of something where a hypothesis is tested or evaluated.
    The clinical trial was conducted to test the new medication.
    El ensayo clínico se realizó para probar la nueva medicina.

    Etymology

    From Latin 'exagium', meaning 'the action of examining'.

    Common Phrases and Expressions

    dress rehearsal
    A test conducted before a final presentation.
    ensayo general
    clinical trial
    A study conducted to evaluate a medical treatment.
    ensayo clínico
    literary essay
    A text that reflects on a literary topic.
    ensayo literario

    Related Words

    test
    An exam or test done to verify something.
    prueba
    evaluation
    The process of measuring the quality or performance of something.
    evaluación
    analysis
    A detailed examination of the elements of a topic.
    análisis

    Slang Meanings

    A quick or informal test on a topic.
    I'm going to do a rehearsal on that topic to see what I think.
    Voy a hacer un ensayo sobre ese tema para ver qué pienso.
    Rehearsal in a musical practice context.
    The group had a rehearsal before the concert.
    El grupo tuvo un ensayo antes del concierto.