esta es una prueba

this is a test

esta es una prueba(ehs-tah ehs oo-nah prweh-bah)

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1. (education)

a. this is a test

Esta es una prueba de acceso a la universidad, o sea que decide tu futuro.

This is a college entrance test, so it decides your future.

b. this is an examination

Esta es una prueba a la que te puedes presentar solo un número limitado de veces, por eso conviene prepararse a conciencia.

This is an examination that you can take only a limited number of times. That's why it's advisable to prepare well for it.

2. (legal)

a. this is a piece of evidence

Esta es una prueba que tendrá un gran peso sobre la decisión del jurado.

This is a piece of evidence that will weigh heavily on the jury's decision.

3. (medicine)

a. this is a test

Esta es una prueba que se realiza a pocos pacientes debido a que es muy invasiva.

This is a test that's performed on few patients because it's very invasive.

4. (film and theater)

a. this is an audition

Aunque esta es una prueba para un papel poco importante, siendo una película de Woody Allen, se espera que se presenten muchos actores.

Even though this is an audition for an unimportant role, being a Woody Allen movie, many actors are expected to show up.

5. (sports)

a. this is an event

Esta es una prueba olímpica a la que siempre acude mucho público.

This is an Olympic event that's always attended by a lot of people.