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"Testing" is a form of "testing", an adjective which is often translated as "difícil". "Test" is a noun which is often translated as "el examen". Learn more about the difference between "testing" and "test" below.
testing(
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)An adjective is a word that describes a noun (e.g., the big dog).
a. difícil
Driving through the storm was a testing experience, but I'm happy to be here now.Manejar por la tormenta fue una experiencia difícil, pero estoy contento de estar aquí ahora.
b. arduo
It was a very testing time for the family when my father died.Fue una época muy ardua para la familia cuando murió mi padre.
c. duro
We are anticipating a very testing month with matches nearly every day.Estamos esperando un mes muy duro con partidos casi todos los días.
A noun is a word referring to a person, animal, place, thing, feeling, or idea (e.g., man, dog, house).
2. (exams)
a. las pruebas (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 most important testing of the year is set for the end of May.Las pruebas más importantes del año están programadas para finales de mayo.
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.).
