acid test in the Oxford Spanish Dictionary

Translations for acid test in the English»Spanish Dictionary

acid test N

the acid test

la prueba de fuego

Translations for acid test in the Spanish»English Dictionary

es un papel verdaderamente difícil, que va a ser su prueba de fuego como actor

it's a really difficult part, which will be the acid test of his acting ability

prueba de fuego

acid test

Translations for acid test in the English»Spanish Dictionary

I.acid [Am ˈæsəd, Brit ˈasɪd] N

1. acid U or C CHEM:

acid

ácido m

2. acid U (LSD):

acid sl

ácido m

II.acid [Am ˈæsəd, Brit ˈasɪd] ADJ

1. acid CHEM:

acid

ácido

2. acid (sour, bitter):

acid taste

ácido

acid taste

agrio

3. acid (spiteful):

acid voice/reply

agrio

acid voice/reply

mordaz

Phrases:

acid green

verde m amarillento

acid yellow

amarillo m verdoso

I.test [Am tɛst, Brit tɛst] N

1.1. test:

test (exam)

prueba f

test (multiple-choice type)

test m

aptitude/intelligence test

test m de aptitud/inteligencia

to do or take a test

hacer una prueba/un test

to give or set sb a test

hacerle or ponerle a alguien una prueba/un test

1.2. test:

test (of machine, vehicle, weapon)

prueba f

test (of drug, treatment)

prueba f

nuclear test

prueba nuclear

nuclear test attr run/flight

experimental

nuclear test attr run/flight

de prueba

1.3. test (trial):

test

prueba f

it was a test of strength/endurance

fue una prueba de fuerza/resistencia

the crisis was a test of her leadership qualities/his loyalty

la crisis puso a prueba su aptitud como líder/su lealtad

to put sth to the test

poner algo a prueba

screen test CINE

prueba f cinematográfica

to stand the test of time

resistir el paso del tiempo

1.4. test (analysis, investigation):

blood/urine test

análisis m de sangre/orina

eye/hearing test

examen m de la vista/del oído

they've sent a sample of blood away for tests

han mandado a analizar una muestra de sangre

the test was positive

el análisis dio positivo

he/she failed the B-test

el contraanálisis dio positivo

2. test → Test match

II.test [Am tɛst, Brit tɛst] VB trans

1. test (examine):

test student/class

examinar

test student/class

hacerle una prueba a

test knowledge/skill

evaluar

the students are tested monthly

a los estudiantes se les hacen pruebas mensuales

to test sb on sth what are they going to be tested on?

¿sobre qué va a ser la prueba?

to test sb on sth what are they going to be tested on?

¿sobre qué los van a examinar?

do you want me to test you on your verbs?

¿quieres que te pregunte or te tome los verbos?

to test sb for sth she was tested for AIDS

se le hizo un análisis para determinar si tenía el sida

to test sb for sth she was tested for AIDS

se le hizo la prueba del sida

the candidates were tested for their initiative

se sometió a los candidatos a una prueba de iniciativa

2. test product/vehicle/weapon:

test

probar

test

poner a prueba

to test sth on sb/sth he tested the recipe on me

probó la receta conmigo

not tested on animals

no testado en animales

not tested on animals

no testeado en animales esp LatAm

3. test friendship/commitment/endurance:

test

poner a prueba

the next few days will test the engine to the limit

los próximos días serán la prueba de fuego del motor

4. test:

test blood/urine

analizar

test sight/hearing/reflexes

examinar

test hypothesis

comprobar

you need to have your eyes tested

tienes que hacerte examinar la vista

test the temperature of the water

prueba la temperatura del agua

to test sth for sth the eggs were tested for salmonella

los huevos fueron analizados para determinar si estaban infectados de salmonela

III.test [Am tɛst, Brit tɛst] VB intr

1. test (carry out a test):

test

hacer pruebas

test MED

hacer análisis

to test for sth they will be testing for fluency and pronunciation

harán pruebas de fluidez y pronunciación

doctors are testing for cancer

los médicos están haciendo análisis para determinar si hay cáncer

just testing! hum

era solo para ver qué decías

she tested positive

su análisis dio positivo

2. test CINE:

test

hacer pruebas

she tested for the witch's part

hizo pruebas para el papel de la bruja

See also Test match

Test match N (in cricket, rugby)

Test match

partido m internacional

acid test in the PONS Dictionary

Translations for acid test in the English»Spanish Dictionary

acid test N

acid test

prueba f de fuego

Translations for acid test in the Spanish»English Dictionary

prueba de fuego fig

acid test

Translations for acid test in the English»Spanish Dictionary

I.acid [ˈæsɪd] N

1. acid CHEM:

acid

ácido m

2. acid no pl inf (LSD):

acid

ácido m

II.acid [ˈæsɪd] ADJ

1. acid CHEM:

acid

ácido, -a

2. acid (sarcastic):

acid

mordaz

I.test [test] N

1. test SCHOOL, UNIV:

test

examen m

to pass/fail a test

aprobar/suspender un examen

driving test

examen de conducir

2. test MED:

test

prueba f

blood test

análisis m inv de sangre

rapid test [or quick test]

prueba f rápida (de diagnóstico)

rapid test [or quick test]

test m rápido

3. test (trial):

to be a test of endurance

ser una prueba de resistencia

to put sth to the test

poner algo a prueba

II.test [test] VB trans

1. test (examine):

test

examinar

2. test MED:

test

analizar

test hearing

examinar

to test sb for sth

hacer a alguien una prueba de algo

3. test (measure):

test

comprobar

4. test (try to prove):

test

someter a prueba

5. test:

test (try with senses)

tocar

test (by tasting)

probar

test VB

User Entry

to test the waters coll

tantear el terreno

Monolingual examples (not verified by PONS Editors)

English

The acid test of authentic tailoring standards is the wrinkle that comes from poor tailoring.

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Generally, the acid test ratio should be 1:1 or higher, however this varies widely by industry.

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The starting point should always be unbiased information gathering followed by unbiased pattern recognition and then the acid test of seeking counter-information.

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The acid test for any lightbulb, no matter how fancy, is how well it lights a room.

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Another example is the quick ratio method, nicknamed acid test, used by financial analysts to assess the liquidity of a business.

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Restoration: the acid test for ecology.

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He reintroduced the picric acid test for albumen and the picric acid and potash test for sugar.

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But the acid test of a quality screen, and what sets apart the psychometry of screens from any other type of test, is proof of accuracy.

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Later this friendship was to withstand what everyone agrees to be the acid test of collaboration in writing.

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