examinar
verb
1. examine, inspect
look at carefully
Common combinations
- examinar una muestra — examine a sample
- examinar un documento — inspect a document
- examinar con atención — examine carefully
- El médico examinó la herida.The doctor examined the wound.
- La policía examinó la casa.The police inspected the house.
- Examina bien el contrato antes de firmar.Examine the contract carefully before signing.
2. test, examine
assess knowledge or abilities
Common combinations
- examinar a los alumnos — test the students
- examinar los conocimientos — assess knowledge
- El profesor examina a sus alumnos cada viernes.The teacher tests his students every Friday.
- La prueba examina lo aprendido.The test assesses what has been learned.
- El tribunal examinó a los candidatos.The panel examined the candidates.
3. take an exam examinarse de
sit a test
- Me examino de historia mañana.I'm taking my history exam tomorrow.
- ¿Ya te has examinado de matemáticas?Have you taken your maths exam yet?
- Se examinará para obtener el título.He will take the exam to get the certificate.
Same root
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