prueba de covid
/pɾweba de kobid/from spelling rules
The English phrase "covid test" is translated into Spanish as prueba de covid.
This phrase refers to a medical examination used to determine if a person is infected with the SARS-CoV-2 virus.
What does it mean word for word?
The phrase is composed of prueba (test/proof) and de (of/for) followed by covid.
Did you know?
- The word prueba is related to the Spanish verb probar, which is also the standard way to say 'to taste' food.
- A prueba de fuego is a Spanish idiom meaning a 'trial by fire' or a definitive test of someone's strength.
- The word prueba can also refer to a 'rehearsal' for a play or a 'fitting' for a piece of clothing.
Examples in context
- Necesito una prueba de covid hoy.I need a covid test today.
- La prueba de covid fue negativa.The covid test was negative.
- ¿Dónde puedo hacerme la prueba de covid?Where can I get a covid test?
Example conversation
Alejandro and Lucía are talking about their health.
- AlejandroMe siento mal, voy a hacerme una prueba de covid.I feel sick, I'm going to take a covid test.
- LucíaEs una buena idea, Alejandro.That is a good idea, Alejandro.
- AlejandroTengo los resultados de la prueba de covid ahora.I have the covid test results now.
- LucíaEspero que todo esté bien, Lucía desea que sanes.I hope everything is fine, Lucía wishes you a recovery.
Sources
- IPA marked “from spelling rules” is derived from standard Spanish spelling, where Wiktionary gives none.
