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Key Facts: DELE B2 Exam

DELE B2 has 36 Reading items and 30 Listening items, plus two written and three oral tasks.

Reading, Listening, Writing and Speaking each contribute up to 25 points.

APTO requires at least 30/50 in Reading + Writing and 30/50 in Listening + Speaking.

The written tests total 190 minutes; oral performance and preparation add 40 minutes.

General DELE B2 written dates in 2026 are 23 May, 16 October and 14 November.

The official 2026 country fee table lists USD 150 for B2 in Mexico.

The diploma has indefinite validity; acceptance for admission or employment depends on the receiving institution.

Official B2 models, audio and keys are linked from the Instituto Cervantes preparation portal.

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

Try these sample questions to review concepts for the DELE B2 exam. Each question includes a detailed explanation. Start the interactive quiz above for the full 100+ question experience with AI tutoring.

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

DELE B2 is the general upper-intermediate Spanish diploma issued by Instituto Cervantes on behalf of Spain’s Ministry of Education, Vocational Training and Sports. It assesses comprehension of complex texts, fluent interaction and clear, detailed production at CEFR B2. Reading, Listening, Writing and Speaking each contribute 25 points. Candidates must reach 30/50 in both groups: Reading + Writing and Listening + Speaking. The diploma has indefinite validity. General B2 is distinct from the B2/C1 examination for school students.

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

Assessment

Four sections: Reading (36 items, 70 min), Listening (30 items, 40 min), Writing (2 tasks, 80 min), and Speaking (3 tasks, 20 min speaking + 20 min prep). Objective items total 66.

Time Limit

210 minutes of testing: Reading 70, Listening 40, Writing 80 and Speaking 20. Speaking preparation adds 20 minutes, for 230 minutes including preparation; breaks and waiting are additional.

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

2026 official fee table: USD 150 for B2 in Mexico. Prices are country-specific; check the current country fee and the selected centre before registering.

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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 texts of 150–180 words each: a formal or informal letter/email based on an audio stimulus; then either an article commenting on a graph or a blog article/review. 80 minutes.

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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.
  • Assessment: Four sections: Reading (36 items, 70 min), Listening (30 items, 40 min), Writing (2 tasks, 80 min), and Speaking (3 tasks, 20 min speaking + 20 min prep). Objective items total 66.
  • Time limit: 210 minutes of testing: Reading 70, Listening 40, Writing 80 and Speaking 20. Speaking preparation adds 20 minutes, for 230 minutes including preparation; breaks and waiting are additional.
  • Exam / certification fees: 2026 official fee table: USD 150 for B2 in Mexico. Prices are country-specific; check the current country fee and the selected centre before registering. 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 Reading Task 4, practise grammar, prepositions, agreement and lexical choices in a complete sentence; do not assume a fixed percentage of items for any structure.
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.
5Practise reported speech with past reference points, while checking whether dates, places and content remain current rather than shifting every form mechanically.
6Complete official models with their audio, response sheets and keys. After each attempt, practise the causes of your errors and seek feedback on writing and speaking.

Frequently Asked Questions

What is DELE B2, and do I need to pass B1 first?

DELE B2 is the general CEFR B2 Spanish diploma issued by Instituto Cervantes on behalf of Spain’s education ministry. A lower-level DELE diploma is not required to register. Follow the current registration and identity-document requirements.

What score is required to pass DELE B2?

Each of the four tests contributes up to 25 points. You must obtain at least 30/50 in Reading + Writing and at least 30/50 in Listening + Speaking. This guarantees at least 60/100 overall, but a high total cannot compensate for a group below 30.

What is the format and total duration of DELE B2?

Reading has 36 items in 70 minutes; Listening has 30 in 40 minutes; Writing has two texts of 150–180 words in 80 minutes; Speaking has three tasks in 20 minutes plus 20 minutes of preparation. This is 230 minutes including preparation, excluding breaks and waiting. Speaking may be scheduled on another adjacent day.

When is general DELE B2 offered in 2026?

The official written dates are 23 May, 16 October and 14 November 2026. Registration closes on 8 April, 2 September and 30 September respectively. Check which sessions your selected centre offers and confirm the separate oral appointment.

How much does DELE B2 cost in 2026?

The official 2026 country fee table lists USD 150 for B2 in Mexico. There is no worldwide single fee; check the country table and selected centre before registering.

Does DELE B2 expire, and can I retake only a failed test?

The diploma has indefinite validity. If you do not obtain APTO, a new registration covers the whole examination; an earlier passed group is not carried forward. The fee for a session does not include a second opportunity.

How should I prepare, and where are the official resources?

Begin with a timed official model, including its audio, then practise each task and obtain feedback on written and oral production. A 3–6 month plan from solid B1 is an editorial estimate, not a Cervantes requirement. The official B2 page links the guide, task specifications and model; the preparation portal also provides audio and answer keys.