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Key Facts: DELE B2 Exam

DELE B2 is issued by the Instituto Cervantes on behalf of Spain's Ministry of Education and is valid for life with no expiry date.

The DELE B2 exam has four sections: Reading (36 items, 70 min), Listening (30 items, 40 min), Writing (80 min), and Speaking (40 min total).

Candidates need at least 60 out of 100 points overall, with a minimum of 30 out of 50 in each of the two skill groups.

Group 1 combines Reading and Writing (max 50 points); Group 2 combines Listening and Speaking (max 50 points).

In 2026, DELE B2 is offered on three dates: 23 May, 16 October, and 14 November.

The DELE B2 exam fee in Mexico is approximately $150 USD for the 2026 session; fees vary by country.

DELE B2 certifies CEFR upper-intermediate level, required for university admission in Spain and for working in Spanish-speaking professional environments.

The official free modelo de examen (sample paper) for DELE B2 is available as a PDF download on the Instituto Cervantes exam website.

DELE B2 is Instituto Cervantes's official upper-intermediate Spanish certificate; candidates need 60/100 overall with at least 30/50 in each of two skill-group scores (Reading+Writing and Listening+Speaking).

Sample DELE B2 Practice Questions

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1Lee el siguiente fragmento y responde: «Aunque la industrialización trajo consigo mejoras materiales indiscutibles, también generó profundas desigualdades sociales que tardarían décadas en abordarse.» ¿Qué idea principal expresa el autor?

A.La industrialización tuvo consecuencias tanto positivas como negativas

B.Las mejoras materiales fueron el único resultado de la industrialización

C.Las desigualdades sociales existían antes de la industrialización

D.El autor critica completamente el proceso de industrialización

Explanation: The word 'aunque' (although) signals a contrast between the undeniable material improvements and the deep social inequalities. The author acknowledges both sides, making option A the correct reading. 'Aunque' is a classic concessive connector that introduces a counterpoint without denying the main claim.

2«El ayuntamiento aprobó la propuesta ___ las numerosas protestas de los vecinos.» Elige la opción correcta.

A.a pesar de

B.debido a

C.con el fin de

D.siempre que

Explanation: 'A pesar de' (despite) is the correct concessive preposition here: the proposal was approved notwithstanding the protests. This is a high-frequency B2 connector tested in Tarea 4 (fill-in-the-blank) of Prueba 1.

3Lee el texto: «La exposición de arte contemporáneo atrajo a más de diez mil visitantes durante su primera semana, cifra que superó ampliamente las expectativas del museo.» ¿Qué información transmite el texto?

A.La afluencia de visitantes fue mayor de lo que el museo esperaba

B.El museo esperaba exactamente diez mil visitantes

C.La exposición no tuvo éxito en su primera semana

D.Las expectativas del museo coincidieron con el número de visitantes

Explanation: The phrase 'superó ampliamente las expectativas' (far exceeded expectations) directly states that the number of visitors surpassed what the museum anticipated. Reading comprehension at B2 requires tracking factual statements with evaluative adverbs like 'ampliamente'.

4Escucha la situación: Una mujer llama a su médico y le dice: «Llevo tres días con fiebre alta y no noto ninguna mejoría con los medicamentos que me recetó.» ¿Qué está comunicando la mujer?

A.Que el tratamiento prescrito no le está haciendo efecto

B.Que acaba de empezar a tomar los medicamentos

C.Que ya se ha recuperado pero quiere otra consulta

D.Que la fiebre ha bajado ligeramente

Explanation: 'No noto ninguna mejoría' means 'I notice no improvement at all', indicating the prescribed treatment is not working after three days. DELE B2 listening tasks frequently test accurate interpretation of negation and time expressions.

5Lee el texto: «Si bien el teletrabajo ofrece mayor flexibilidad, estudios recientes señalan que puede dificultar la conciliación laboral y personal en hogares pequeños.» ¿Cuál es la función de 'si bien' en este enunciado?

A.Introduce una concesión antes de presentar un problema

B.Indica que el teletrabajo siempre es beneficioso

C.Expresa una condición necesaria para la flexibilidad

D.Señala que los estudios están equivocados

Explanation: 'Si bien' is a formal concessive conjunction equivalent to 'although' or 'even though'. It acknowledges the flexibility benefit before introducing the contrasting problem of work-life balance difficulties. Recognising formal connectors is key for B2 reading comprehension.

6Rellena el hueco: «El proyecto fue rechazado por la comisión ___ reunir todos los requisitos establecidos.» Elige la opción correcta.

A.a pesar de

B.con tal de

C.para que

D.puesto que

Explanation: The sentence contrasts rejection with meeting all requirements — a classic concessive relationship. 'A pesar de' + infinitive (a pesar de reunir) is the correct structure. This directly mirrors Tarea 4 (fill-in-the-blank) grammar items in DELE B2 Prueba 1.

7Lee el siguiente texto y elige la opción que mejor resume la idea principal: «Las ciudades inteligentes integran tecnología digital en su infraestructura para optimizar servicios como el transporte, la energía y la gestión de residuos, con el objetivo de mejorar la calidad de vida de sus habitantes.»

A.Las ciudades inteligentes usan tecnología para mejorar los servicios urbanos y la vida de sus ciudadanos

B.Las ciudades inteligentes se dedican exclusivamente a gestionar el transporte público

C.La tecnología digital ha creado problemas en la gestión de los residuos urbanos

D.Los habitantes de las ciudades inteligentes tienen que aprender a usar aplicaciones digitales

Explanation: The text defines smart cities as integrating digital technology to optimise multiple services (transport, energy, waste) with the goal of improving inhabitants' quality of life. This comprehensive paraphrase captures the full scope of the definition. B2 reading requires synthesising a full sentence rather than focusing on just one detail.

8Escucha el monólogo: «Trabajo desde casa desde hace dos años. Al principio me costó mantener la disciplina, pero ahora soy mucho más productivo que en la oficina.» ¿Cuál es la actitud del hablante hacia el teletrabajo?

A.Positiva, ya que ha logrado adaptarse y mejorar su productividad

B.Negativa, porque sigue teniendo problemas de disciplina

C.Neutral, pues describe los hechos sin emitir valoración

D.Ambigua, ya que no sabe si prefiere trabajar en casa o en la oficina

Explanation: The speaker uses 'ahora soy mucho más productivo' (now I am much more productive) and the contrast with an earlier difficulty ('al principio me costó') shows a positive trajectory. B2 listening tasks require inferring attitude from evaluative comparisons, not just literal statements.

9Lee el texto: «La contaminación acústica, a menudo ignorada, afecta no solo al sueño sino también ___ la concentración y la salud cardiovascular.» Elige la opción que complete correctamente el enunciado.

A.a

B.con

C.de

D.por

Explanation: The structure 'no solo… sino también + a' requires the preposition 'a' before 'la concentración' because the verb 'afectar' governs the preposition 'a' (afectar a algo). Preposition government is a key grammar area in DELE B2 Tarea 4.

10Lee el texto: «Los responsables del programa señalaron que, de no haber contado con financiación privada, el proyecto no habría salido adelante.» ¿Qué significa esta afirmación?

A.El proyecto necesitó la financiación privada para poder realizarse

B.El proyecto se llevó a cabo sin ningún tipo de financiación privada

C.Los responsables rechazaron la financiación privada desde el principio

D.La financiación pública fue suficiente para sacar adelante el proyecto

Explanation: 'De no haber contado con financiación privada, no habría salido adelante' is a third-conditional structure (de + infinitivo compuesto) meaning 'if they had not had private funding, the project would not have succeeded'. This confirms that private funding was essential. B2 candidates must interpret mixed conditional-like structures accurately.

About the DELE B2 Exam

The DELE B2 (Diplomas de Español como Lengua Extranjera, Level B2) is the official upper-intermediate Spanish language certificate issued by the Instituto Cervantes on behalf of the Spanish government. It certifies that holders can understand the main ideas of complex texts, interact with native speakers fluently and spontaneously, produce clear detailed texts on a wide range of subjects, and express opinions on topical issues. The exam comprises four sections: Reading Comprehension (Prueba 1), Listening Comprehension (Prueba 2), Written Expression and Interaction (Prueba 3), and Oral Expression and Interaction (Prueba 4). Scoring is grouped: Group 1 (Reading + Writing, max 50 points) and Group 2 (Listening + Speaking, max 50 points), with minimum 30 points per group required to pass. The diploma is valid for life and recognised globally by governments, universities, and employers as proof of B2-level Spanish proficiency under the Common European Framework of Reference for Languages (CEFR). In 2026, DELE B2 is offered in May, October, and November.

Exam sponsor: Instituto Cervantes, on behalf of Spain's Ministry of Education and Vocational Training. The requirements and fees below concern the certification or admission exam, separate from our free practice resources.

Questions

100 questions

Time Limit

Approximately 3 hours 30 minutes total across four sections (70 min Reading + 40 min Listening + 80 min Writing + 40 min Speaking including preparation).

Passing Score

60 out of 100 points overall, with a minimum of 30 out of 50 points in each of two test groups. Group 1 combines Reading + Writing; Group 2 combines Listening + Speaking.

Exam / Certification Fees

Approximately $150 USD in Mexico (2026); fees vary by country and exam centre. Check the Instituto Cervantes exam centre nearest to you for current pricing.

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Official sources

Instituto Cervantes, on behalf of Spain's Ministry of Education and Vocational Training: official exam information

Our practice resources: topics covered

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Reading Comprehension (Prueba 1)

Four tasks testing detailed text comprehension, multi-text matching, gapped-text reconstruction, and grammar/vocabulary fill-in-the-blank (36 items, 70 minutes).

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Listening Comprehension (Prueba 2)

Five tasks covering short dialogues, two-person conversations, an interview, monologue matching, and extended monologue comprehension (30 items, 40 minutes, each recording played twice).

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Written Expression and Interaction (Prueba 3)

Two written tasks responding to an audio prompt and producing an argumentative or descriptive text (150–180 words each, 80 minutes total).

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Oral Expression and Interaction (Prueba 4)

Three speaking tasks: evaluating proposals, describing a photo-based imagined situation, and commenting on survey data (20 minutes speaking + 20 minutes preparation).

Preparing for the DELE B2 Exam

What You Need to Know

Passing score: 60 out of 100 points overall, with a minimum of 30 out of 50 points in each of two test groups. Group 1 combines Reading + Writing; Group 2 combines Listening + Speaking.
Exam length: 100 questions
Time limit: Approximately 3 hours 30 minutes total across four sections (70 min Reading + 40 min Listening + 80 min Writing + 40 min Speaking including preparation).
Exam / certification fees: Approximately $150 USD in Mexico (2026); fees vary by country and exam centre. Check the Instituto Cervantes exam centre nearest to you for current pricing. Official sources

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DELE B2: Suggested Study Strategy

1Read authentic B2-level Spanish texts daily — news articles, essays, opinion pieces — and practise identifying main ideas, the author's stance, and the function of discourse connectors like 'si bien', 'a pesar de', 'a raíz de', and 'con independencia de'.

2For Tarea 4 of Prueba 1, master the preposition governance of common verbs (negarse a, ayudar a, influir en, depender de) and the distinction between 'deber' (obligation) and 'deber de' (supposition).

3Build a bank of formal Spanish collocations and fixed phrases tested at B2: hacer hincapié en, poner de manifiesto, llegar a un acuerdo, llevar a cabo, en tela de juicio.

4Practise listening to natural Spanish at B2 speed — podcasts, radio programmes, news bulletins — and train yourself to identify speaker attitude, hedged speech ('lo intentaría'), and discourse structure.

5Master the sequence of tenses in indirect speech: after past reporting verbs, future → conditional, present subjunctive → imperfect subjunctive, and 'para que + present subjunctive' → 'para que + imperfect subjunctive'.

6Take at least three timed full-length modelo de examen practise sessions using the free official sample paper from the Instituto Cervantes website before your exam date.

Frequently Asked Questions

What is the DELE B2 and who awards it?

The DELE B2 is an official upper-intermediate Spanish language diploma issued by the Instituto Cervantes on behalf of Spain's Ministry of Education and Vocational Training. It certifies CEFR B2-level proficiency and is recognised worldwide by governments, universities, and employers.

How is the DELE B2 scored and what is the passing requirement?

The exam is scored out of 100 points, divided into two groups of 50 points each. Group 1 combines Reading and Writing; Group 2 combines Listening and Speaking. To pass, candidates need at least 60 points overall and a minimum of 30 points in each group.

What sections make up the DELE B2 exam?

The DELE B2 has four sections: Prueba 1 (Reading Comprehension, 36 items, 70 min), Prueba 2 (Listening Comprehension, 30 items, 40 min), Prueba 3 (Writing, 2 tasks, 80 min), and Prueba 4 (Speaking, 3 tasks, 20+20 min). The speaking section may be held on a different day.

When are the DELE B2 exam dates in 2026?

In 2026, the DELE B2 is offered in May (23 May), October (16 October), and November (14 November). Exact dates depend on your exam centre; registration deadlines are typically six to eight weeks before the exam date.

How much does the DELE B2 exam cost?

Exam fees vary by country and exam centre. In Mexico the 2026 fee is approximately $150 USD; in the United States fees are typically higher. Contact your local Instituto Cervantes exam centre for the current price in your country.

Does the DELE B2 diploma expire?

No. The DELE B2 diploma is valid for life; it never expires. Once earned, it permanently certifies your Spanish proficiency at B2 level under the CEFR framework.