hacer un examen

to take a test

to have a test done

hacer un examen(ah-sehr oon ehk-sah-mehn)

intransitive verb phrase

1. (to do a quiz)

a. to take a test

Siempre me pongo nervioso antes de hacer un examen.

I always get nervous before taking a test.

b. to take an exam

Después de la entrevista, todos los candidatos tienen que hacer un examen que mide su conocimiento de la industria.

After the interview, all candidates must take an exam that measures their knowledge of the industry.

c. to sit a test

(United Kingdom)

Tengo que hacer un examen ahora en la tarde. - ¿Para qué clase?

I have to sit a test later in the afternoon. - For what class?

d. to sit an exam

(United Kingdom)

Me molesta mucho que la gente haga ruido cuando estoy haciendo un examen.

It bothers me incredibly when people make noise while I'm sitting an exam.

transitive verb phrase

2. (to have a medical examination)

a. to have a test done

Mañana tengo que ir a la clinica a que me hagan un examen.

I have to go the clinic tomorrow to have a test done.

b. to run a test

Vamos a hacerle un examen para determinar exactamente qué tiene.

We're going to run a test on you to determine exactly what is wrong with you.