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"Proof" is a noun which is often translated as "la prueba", and "test" is a noun which is often translated as "el examen". Learn more about the difference between "proof" and "test" below.
proof(
pruf
)A noun is a word referring to a person, animal, place, thing, feeling, or idea (e.g., man, dog, house).
1. (evidence)
a. la prueba (F)
(f) means that a noun is feminine. Spanish nouns have a gender, which is either feminine (like la mujer or la luna) or masculine (like el hombre or el sol).
I need to see some proof of identity before I can give you the package.Necesito ver algún documento como prueba de identidad antes de entregarte el paquete.
The picture of my client at the ATM at the time of the murder is proof of his innocence.La foto de mi cliente en el cajero automático a la hora del asesinato es prueba de su inocencia.
b. el comprobante (M)
(m) means that a noun is masculine. Spanish nouns have a gender, which is either feminine (like la mujer or la luna) or masculine (like el hombre or el sol).
We need to see proof of purchase in order to honor the guarantee.Necesitamos ver un comprobante de compra para poder honrar la garantía.
a. la graduación alcohólica (F)
(f) means that a noun is feminine. Spanish nouns have a gender, which is either feminine (like la mujer or la luna) or masculine (like el hombre or el sol).
This bottle of rum is 70 proof.Esta botella de ron tiene una graduación alcohólica del 35%.
An adjective is a word that describes a noun (e.g., the big dog).
A transitive verb is a verb that requires a direct object (e.g., I bought a book.).
a. impermeabilizar
The factory proofs the fabric used in making tents.La fábrica impermeabiliza la tela que se usa para hacer las tiendas de campaña.
test(
tehst
)A noun is a word referring to a person, animal, place, thing, feeling, or idea (e.g., man, dog, house).
a. la prueba (F)
(f) means that a noun is feminine. Spanish nouns have a gender, which is either feminine (like la mujer or la luna) or masculine (like el hombre or el sol).
The doctor ran a series of tests to try to find the problem.El doctor hizo una serie de pruebas para tratar de encontrar el problema.
b. el análisis (M)
(m) means that a noun is masculine. Spanish nouns have a gender, which is either feminine (like la mujer or la luna) or masculine (like el hombre or el sol).
The blood tests revealed iron and calcium deficiencies.Los análisis de sangre revelaron deficiencias de hierro y calcio.
c. el examen (M)
(m) means that a noun is masculine. Spanish nouns have a gender, which is either feminine (like la mujer or la luna) or masculine (like el hombre or el sol).
Her illness remains a mystery, as her tests were inconclusive.Su enfermedad sigue siendo un misterio ya que los exámenes no fueron concluyentes.
A transitive verb is a verb that requires a direct object (e.g., I bought a book.).
3. (to examine)
a. examinar
The researchers have to test every product for comprehensive results.Los investigadores tienen que examinar todos los productos para obtener resultados completos.
b. evaluar
At the end of the year, the professor tested the knowledge of the students.Al fin del año, el profesor evaluó los conocimientos de los estudiantes.
d. probar
We have to test the safety of the vehicle before renting it out again.Tenemos que probar la seguridad del vehículo antes de rentarlo de nuevo.
4. (to try out)
a. probar
I advise you to test the water before jumping in.Te aconsejo que pruebes el agua antes de saltar.
a. poner a prueba
Running a marathon tests not only physical, but also mental strength.Correr un maratón pone a prueba tanta la fortaleza física como la mental.
An intransitive verb is one that does not require a direct object (e.g., The man sneezed.).
