Pruebas (en. Evidence)

/ˈpwɛβas/

Meaning & Definition

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noun
Exams or evaluations to measure knowledge or skills.
The math tests are difficult this week.
Las pruebas de matemáticas son difíciles esta semana.
Experiments to verify a hypothesis.
The scientist conducted tests in the laboratory.
El científico realizó pruebas en el laboratorio.
Verification of the quality of something.
Quality tests ensure that the product is safe.
Las pruebas de calidad aseguran que el producto sea seguro.

Etymology

From Latin 'proba', which means test or trial.

Common Phrases and Expressions

without evidence
without evidence to support a claim.
sin pruebas
trials and errors
problem-solving method through experimentation.
pruebas y errores
bulletproof
something that is resistant or impenetrable to problems or failures.
a prueba de balas

Related Words

check
verify the truthfulness or quality of something.
comprobar
evaluate
assess or measure something.
evaluar
test
carry out a test or exam.
testar

Slang Meanings

A simple or quick trial.
That was a test to see if I could do it.
Esa fue una prueba para ver si podía hacerlo.
Face a challenge.
That joke was my test to show my bravery.
Esa broma fue mi prueba para demostrar mi valentía.