test
/ˈtɛst/
The Italian word for academic examination is test.
In an academic context, test refers to an assessment or examination. It can also be used as a verb, testare, which means to challenge something or to put a product or piece of equipment under everyday or extreme conditions.
Meaning: academics: examination (noun)
Which one should you use?
While test is used for smaller assessments or specific checks of a subject, the word esame is the more common term used for formal academic examinations or state exams.
Related words
How does it change in a sentence?
test is an invariable noun, meaning it does not change its form in the plural. Instead, the plural is indicated by the article, such as i test.
How do you pronounce it?
/ˈtɛst/
Did you know?
- While test describes the assessment, the act of taking the test is described by the verb sostenere, which literally means 'to sustain' or 'to support'.
- While test is used for academics, Italians use the word prova for a 'test' in a physical or trial sense, such as a dress fitting or a trial run of a car.
- In Italy, the phrase test di ammissione refers to a high-stakes entrance exam for university, which is often a competitive hurdle rather than a simple classroom 'test'.
Examples in context
- Questo è un test?Is this a test?This sentence is useful for asking if something is a test.Tatoeba #2573697 by Guybrush88, translation #2573686 by Hybrid
- Questo è un test.This is a test.This sentence is useful for stating that something is a test.Tatoeba #2573699 by Guybrush88, translation #2573684 by Hybrid
- Tom fallì il test.Tom failed the test.This sentence is useful for describing someone who failed the test.Tatoeba #5767239 by Guybrush88, translation #4498479 by CK
- Ho un esame di matematica domani.I have a math exam tomorrow.
- Sto studiando per una prova di storia.I'm studying for a history test.
- Domani devo consegnare il mio compito di scienze.Tomorrow I have to submit my science assignment.
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Example conversation
Two students are talking in the school hallway.
- LorenzoChiara, hai studiato per il test di domani?Chiara, did you study for tomorrow's test?
- ChiaraSì, ma sono molto nervosa per questo test.Yes, but I am very nervous about this test.
- LorenzoNon preoccuparti, il test sarà sicuramente facile.Don't worry, the test will certainly be easy.
- ChiaraSperiamo che sia così, Lorenzo!Let's hope so, Lorenzo!
Sources
- Pronunciation: Wiktionary entry test, CC BY-SA 4.0, dump of 2026-09-26.
- Example sentences: Tatoeba CC BY 2.0 FR.
