Exámenes (en. Exams)

/eksaménenes/

Meaning & Definition

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noun
Written or oral evaluations that measure a person's performance on a specific subject.
Final exams are important to determine the course grade.
Los exámenes finales son importantes para determinar la calificación del curso.
Medical tests carried out to diagnose diseases.
Blood tests are necessary to verify overall health.
Los exámenes de sangre son necesarios para verificar la salud general.
Any type of evaluation that seeks to measure specific knowledge or skills.
He feels anxious before the university entrance exams.
Él se siente ansioso antes de los exámenes de ingreso a la universidad.

Etymology

From Latin 'examen', which means 'to weigh', 'to evaluate'.

Common Phrases and Expressions

to take an exam
To perform an evaluation test.
hacer un examen
to prepare for an exam
To study and organize for an evaluation.
prepararse para un examen
midterm exams
Tests conducted during the course before the final exam.
exámenes parciales

Related Words

evaluation
The process of measuring the level of knowledge or skill.
evaluación
test
Exam or test conducted for evaluation.
prueba
diagnosis
Identification of a disease through exams.
diagnóstico

Slang Meanings

To get a 10
He studied a lot and got a 10 in the exam.
Estudió mucho y se sacó un 10 en el examen.
Free exam
The teacher let us take a free exam because we didn't cover the last topic.
El profesor nos dejó hacer un examen de a gratis porque no llegamos al último tema.
Surprise exam
No one was prepared for the surprise exam the teacher gave us.
Nadie estaba preparado para el examen sorpresa que nos dio la profesora.