This C2 vocabulary test checks your command of Spanish idioms and fixed expressions. You will interpret idioms in context, complete set phrases, spot incorrect variants and read a short text rich in figurative language. It is for advanced learners, exam candidates and teachers who want a reliable check of near-native idiomatic competence.
Choose the one correct option (A–D) for each question. Choose your answers, then press “Check my answers”.
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About this test
This C2 vocabulary test checks your command of Spanish idioms and fixed expressions. You will interpret idioms in context, complete set phrases, spot incorrect variants and read a short text rich in figurative language. It is for advanced learners, exam candidates and teachers who want a reliable check of near-native idiomatic competence.
Topics covered
Idioms in contextFixed expressionsCollocationsFigurative meaningError detectionReading comprehension
How to use this test
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Answer every question without a dictionary or time pressure.
Check your answers and note the topics you need to review.
Notes for teachers
Use the test as a diagnostic or a review after a unit on idiomatic language. Part 2 and Part 3 target a typical C2 error: knowing the gist of an idiom but altering a fixed word (e.g. 'llevarse el gato al río' instead of 'al agua'). As follow-up, ask students to write a short anecdote using five idioms from the test, or to find regional equivalents from different Spanish-speaking countries.