No. 1,844 in Spanish
ensayo
Essay or rehearsal.
In a sentence
El ensayo que escribí sobre la literatura española recibió muchos elogios.
The essay I wrote about Spanish literature received much praise.
Here, 'ensayo' refers to a written composition or essay, often dissecting and analyzing a specific topic, in this case, Spanish literature.
Los actores tuvieron un ensayo para la obra de teatro anoche.
The actors had a rehearsal for the play last night.
In this context, 'ensayo' means a rehearsal, which is a practice or trial performance in preparation for a public presentation or show.
Realicé un ensayo químico para determinar la pureza de la muestra.
I conducted a chemical assay to determine the purity of the sample.
Here, 'ensayo' is used in a scientific context, referring to a test or analysis aimed at assessing characteristics or contents, emphasizing its technical application.
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