Translation of Spanish word "prueba" to English
prueba
/ˈpɾweba/
Meaning
Nouna means of testing or verifying the quality or effectiveness of something
How to use
Prueba ('proof / test / trial / event') is feminine. Noun form of probar ('to try/test'). Prueba de sangre — Blood test. Prueba de embarazo — Pregnancy test.
🇬🇧 English
test
Example
Hizo una prueba para comprobar su nivel de español.
She took a test to check her level of Spanish.
El nuevo programa todavía está en fase de prueba.
The new software is still in the testing phase.
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Common phrases
- poner a prueba— to put to the test / try out
- carga de la prueba— burden of proof
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The Spanish word "prueba" means "test" in English.
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