Meaning
exam, test
- medical test
- inspection, examination
In a sentence
Domani ho un esame di matematica a scuola.
Tomorrow I have a math exam at school.
Hai già fatto l'esame del sangue?
Have you already done the blood test?
L'esame è andato bene oggi.
The exam went well today.
Word forms (2)
| Word | Word forms |
|---|---|
| esame | masculine · singular |
| esami | masculine · plural |
Usage notes
- For school or university tests, esame is standard; prova is broader and can mean a trial, attempt, or test.
- Use fare un esame for taking/administering an exam; sostenere un esame is more formal for sitting an exam.
- For medical tests, Italians often prefer analisi or esame del sangue, not just esame alone.