Evaluar (en. Assess)
/eβaluˈaɾ/
Meaning & Definition
EnglishSpanish
verb
Determine the value or importance of something.
It is important to evaluate the results before making a decision.
Es importante evaluar los resultados antes de tomar una decisión.
Calculate or estimate the level of learning or performance.
The teacher evaluated his students' exam.
El profesor evaluó el examen de sus alumnos.
Analyze or consider something carefully.
We need to evaluate our options before proceeding.
Necesitamos evaluar nuestras opciones antes de continuar.
Etymology
From the Latin 'evaluare', which means 'to value' or 'to assess the value of'.
Common Phrases and Expressions
evaluate risks
Determine the likelihood and impact of a risk.
evaluar riesgos
evaluate a project
Analyze the feasibility and expected outcomes of a project.
evaluar un proyecto
evaluate performance
Analyze the performance or effectiveness of a person in their work.
evaluar el desempeño
Related Words
evaluation
Process of examining and judging something.
evaluación
evaluator
Person who evaluates.
evaluador
assessment
Process of assigning value or importance to something.
valoración
Slang Meanings
Make a quick assessment.
I'm going to evaluate the situation in five minutes.
Voy a evaluar la situación en cinco minutos.
Give a rating.
He always evaluates things very critically.
Él siempre evalúa las cosas de manera muy crítica.