This article covers the most important Spanish words and phrases related to tests, exams, and assessments. It includes vocabulary for different types of exams, common instructions you might see during a test, and useful study-related terms.
Types of Exams
This section introduces the names of different types of tests and exams in Spanish, from quizzes to final exams.
| Spanish | English |
|---|---|
| la prueba | the quiz/test |
| el examen | the exam |
| el examen parcial | the midterm exam |
| el examen final | the final exam |
| el examen de práctica | the practice exam |
| la evaluación | the evaluation/assessment |
| el cuestionario | the questionnaire/quiz |
| la presentación | the presentation |
| la entrevista | the interview |
| el examen oral | the oral exam |
Common Instructions
These are common instructions you might encounter during a test, along with their English meanings.
| Spanish | English |
|---|---|
| lee | read |
| responde | answer |
| completa | complete |
| elige | choose |
| subraya | underline |
| escribe | write |
| marca | mark |
| traduce | translate |
| explica | explain |
| indica | indicate |
Study-Related Vocabulary
This section covers general words related to studying and preparing for exams.
| Spanish | English |
|---|---|
| estudiar | to study |
| repasar | to review |
| aprender | to learn |
| preparar | to prepare |
| practicar | to practice |
| memorizar | to memorize |
| el material de estudio | the study material |
| la guía de estudio | the study guide |
| la nota | the grade |
| la calificación | the score/grade |
Exam Settings
These words describe locations and roles commonly associated with taking exams.
| Spanish | English |
|---|---|
| el aula | the classroom |
| la sala de examen | the exam room |
| el profesor / la profesora | the teacher |
| el estudiante | the student |
| el supervisor | the proctor |
| el escritorio | the desk |
| la hoja de respuestas | the answer sheet |
| el lápiz | the pencil |
| el bolígrafo | the pen |
| el reloj | the clock |
Test Format
These terms describe different parts or formats of exams.
| Spanish | English |
|---|---|
| la pregunta | the question |
| la respuesta | the answer |
| la opción múltiple | multiple choice |
| el verdadero/falso | true/false |
| el ensayo | the essay |
| el problema | the problem |
| el ejercicio | the exercise |
| el tiempo límite | the time limit |
| la consigna | the instruction |
| el resultado | the result |
This vocabulary should help you navigate most situations involving tests and exams in Spanish.
How do you say 'multiple choice' in Spanish?
Opción múltiple
'Opción múltiple' is the correct translation for 'multiple choice' in Spanish.
The student is nervous before the exam.
El estudiante está nervioso antes del examen.
'Estudiante' means 'student,' making the first sentence correct.
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- English: the quiz/test
Last updated: Wed Jun 18, 2025
