prueba de ADN
/pɾweba de adn/from spelling rules
The English phrase "dna test" is translated into Spanish as prueba de ADN.
This phrase refers to a medical or forensic test used to identify a person or determine biological relationships by analyzing their genetic material.
What does it mean word for word?
The phrase is composed of prueba (test/proof), de (of) and ADN (DNA).
How does it change in a sentence?
To make the phrase plural, you pluralize the noun prueba to pruebas, while the acronym ADN remains unchanged.
How do you pronounce it?
/pɾweba de adn/
Did you know?
- While prueba means 'test' in a medical context, it is also the standard word for 'proof' in a legal sense, such as evidence presented in court.
- The word prueba shares an ancient root with the English word 'prove', as both stem from the Latin probāre meaning 'to test' or 'to demonstrate'.
- In Spanish, the acronym ADN is pronounced by saying each individual letter, 'a-de-ene', rather than as a single word.
Examples in context
- La prueba de ADN demostró que él era inocente.The DNA test proved he was innocent.The sentence is useful for showing how prueba de ADN can be used to prove innocence.Tatoeba #3679991 by Seael, translation #12911646 by araneo
- Una prueba de ADN mostró que era inocente.A DNA test showed he was innocent.The sentence is useful for showing how prueba de ADN can be used to show innocence.Tatoeba #2444391 by fgreco, translation #1921132 by danepo
- Necesitamos una prueba de ADN para confirmar el parentesco.We need a DNA test to confirm the biological relationship.
- 1 more sentence on Tatoeba
Example conversation
Daniel and Sofía are discussing a family mystery at home.
- Daniel¿Crees que la prueba de ADN será positiva?Do you think the DNA test will be positive?
- SofíaNo lo sé, Daniel, es muy difícil saberlo.I don't know, Daniel, it is very hard to know.
- DanielSolo quiero resolver este misterio familiar.I just want to solve this family mystery.
- SofíaEspero que la verdad nos dé tranquilidad.I hope the truth gives us peace of mind.
Sources
- IPA marked “from spelling rules” is derived from standard Spanish spelling, where Wiktionary gives none.
- Word origins: Wiktionary entries ADN, de, prueba, CC BY-SA 4.0.
- Example sentences: Tatoeba CC BY 2.0 FR.
