evaluación
/ebalwaˈθjon/feminine
The English word assessment is translated into Spanish as evaluación or valoración.
Meaning: appraisal (noun)
Ways to say it
| Spanish | IPA | Note |
|---|---|---|
| evaluación | /ebalwaˈθjon/ /ebalwaˈsjon/ |
feminine |
| valoración | /baloɾaˈθjon/ /baloɾaˈsjon/ |
feminine |
Both terms are used to express the concept of an assessment or appraisal.
Which one should you use?
Use evaluación when referring to a systematic process of testing, grading or measuring performance, such as in an academic or professional setting. Use valoración when the focus is on assigning a value, importance or quality to something, such as a person's opinion or the worth of an object.
How does it change in a sentence?
The plural form of evaluación is evaluaciones, and the plural form of valoración is valoraciones.
How do you pronounce it?
/ebalwaˈθjon/
Did you know?
- The word valoración shares a root with the English word 'valor', but in Spanish it describes the act of assigning a price or a quality rather than bravery.
- In Spanish medical contexts, a 'first assessment' of a patient is often called a valoración inicial, emphasizing the quality of the patient's state over a graded test.
- In some Latin American countries, a professional performance assessment is called a valoración de desempeño, whereas in Spain evaluación is more common for the same concept.
Examples in context
- La evaluación del informe fue exhaustiva.The assessment of the report was thorough.
- Realizamos una evaluación periódica de los empleados.We conduct regular assessments of the employees.
- Necesitamos un análisis cuidadoso de la situación.We need a careful assessment of the situation.
- El análisis financiero determinará la viabilidad del proyecto.The financial assessment will determine the project's feasibility.
- Es importante hacer una valoración realista de tus habilidades.It's important to make a realistic assessment of your skills.
- Voy a hacer una valoración de los pros y contras.I'm going to assess the pros and cons.
- La evaluación del desempeño fue positiva.The performance assessment was positive.
- Hizo una valoración de los daños.He made an assessment of the damages.
- La evaluación del proyecto fue positiva.The assessment of the project was positive.
- Necesitamos una evaluación detallada de la situación.We need a detailed assessment of the situation.
- La evaluación de desempeño es mañana.The performance assessment is tomorrow.
Example conversation
Daniel and Lucía are discussing a new business location.
- Daniel¿Ya recibiste la evaluación del local?Did you already receive the assessment of the premises?
- LucíaSí, Daniel, la evaluación es muy buena.Yes, Daniel, the assessment is very good.
- DanielMe alegra mucho saber eso.I am very happy to know that.
- LucíaPodemos proceder con el plan.We can proceed with the plan.
Sources
- Wiktionary, “assessment” translations and entries evaluación, valoración, CC BY-SA 4.0, dump of 2026-09-26.
