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Key Facts: Espanhol (Provas 547 / 847) Exam

547 / 847

National exam code for Espanhol

EduQA Informação-Prova 2026

105 + 30 min

Duration: 105 minutes + 30 minutes tolerance (written) and up to 15 minutes (oral)

EduQA Informação-Prova 2026

0–200

Scoring scale; admission minimums are set by institutions (never below 95)

JNE/DGES Guia Geral de Exames 2026

€0 / €3

Free for on-time students in compulsory education; €3 per exam in other cases

JNE/DGES Guia Geral de Exames 2026

CEFR A2–B1 (547) / B1–B2 (847)

Reference level of the curriculum

Aprendizagens Essenciais / Orientações Curriculares

Portugal's Exame Nacional de Espanhol (547 / 847) is an 11th-grade national exam prepared by EduQA (formerly IAVE): 105 minutes + 30 minutes tolerance (written) and up to 15 minutes (oral), scored 0–200. This free bank offers 100 English-language multiple-choice questions on Spanish at the initial (547, about A2/B1) and continuation (847, about B1/B2) levels: reading, use of language, writing and Hispanic cultures.

Sample Espanhol (Provas 547 / 847) Practice Questions

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1Read the announcement below: «Feria del Libro Usado en Salamanca: La Asociación de Estudiantes organiza este viernes, de 10:00 a 18:00 en la Plaza Mayor, un intercambio gratuito de manuales académicos y novelas. Trae dos libros en buen estado y podrás llevarte dos obras de tu elección sin ningún coste.» According to the announcement, what must a student do to acquire books at the fair?
A.Pay a compulsory registration entrance fee of five euros to the Student Association
B.Bring two books in good condition to exchange them for two other titles
C.Register online before Thursday evening on the university website
D.Purchase a novel from the official municipal bookstand
Explanation: The text states: 'Trae dos libros en buen estado y podrás llevarte dos obras de tu elección sin ningún coste' (Bring two books in good condition and you can take two works of your choice at no cost). The exchange is free and requires bringing two books in good condition.
2Read the excerpt from an email written by a Spanish student: «Querida Inês: Mi rutina en Granada ha cambiado bastante este trimestre. Ahora me levanto a las siete para asistir a las clases matutinas en el instituto y, por las tardes, voy dos días por semana al polideportivo municipal a jugar al baloncesto. Los fines de semana suelo aprovechar para pasear por el Albaicín con mis primos.» What extracurricular activity does the author participate in during weekday afternoons?
A.Attending intensive private modern language tutorials at the local academy
B.Taking weekend walking tours through historic quarters
C.Playing basketball twice a week at the municipal sports complex
D.Working as a morning sports assistant at the secondary school
Explanation: The author clearly explains: 'por las tardes, voy dos días por semana al polideportivo municipal a jugar al baloncesto' (in the afternoons, I go twice a week to the municipal sports complex to play basketball).
3Read the following newspaper article excerpt: «Los huertos urbanos comunitarios en Valencia no solo fomentan la producción de verduras ecológicas sin pesticidas, sino que también actúan como espacios de cohesión social intergeneracional. En ellos, personas jubiladas comparten sus conocimientos sobre siembra y riego tradicional con jóvenes universitarios interesados en la soberanía alimentaria.» What is highlighted as a major social benefit of these urban community gardens?
A.They foster intergenerational cohesion by connecting retirees and young university students
B.They generate significant commercial tax revenues for the municipal council
C.They replace traditional municipal supermarket supply chains entirely
D.They offer paid agricultural internships exclusively for retired seniors
Explanation: The text states that the gardens act as 'espacios de cohesión social intergeneracional', where retired citizens share traditional agricultural know-how with university students.
4Read the forum post below: «Terminé el Bachillerato con buenas notas y dudaba entre matricularme en Ingeniería Informática o cursar un ciclo de Formación Profesional (FP) Superior de Desarrollo de Aplicaciones Web. Finalmente opté por la FP: el enfoque eminentemente práctico y la alta tasa de inserción laboral en empresas tecnológicas me convencieron.» Why did the writer ultimately choose Vocational Training (FP) over a university engineering degree?
A.Because the university tuition fees were substantially too high for their personal budget
B.Because their high school grades were insufficient for university entrance
C.Because the university engineering department cancelled the degree program
D.Because of its highly practical approach and strong employment placement rate
Explanation: The writer states: 'el enfoque eminentemente práctico y la alta tasa de inserción laboral en empresas tecnológicas me convencieron' (the eminently practical approach and high employment placement rate in tech companies convinced me).
5Read the editorial excerpt: «El auge del teletrabajo tras la digitalización global ha brindado una oportunidad inesperada para la llamada 'España vaciada'. Varios pueblos de Castilla y León han visto llegar a familias jóvenes que buscan una vida más tranquila y asequible. Sin embargo, este fenómeno solo será sostenible si las administraciones garantizan una conectividad de alta velocidad y servicios sanitarios y educativos de calidad.» What essential condition does the author identify for the long-term repopulation of rural areas?
A.Enacting legislation that forbids workers from living in major metropolitan cities
B.Guaranteed high-speed digital connectivity and quality health and educational services
C.Offering full municipal tax exemptions to foreign multinational technology corporations
D.Constructing industrial manufacturing plants in every small rural village
Explanation: The author underlines that sustainability requires administrative action: 'este fenómeno solo será sostenible si las administraciones garantizan una conectividad de alta velocidad y servicios sanitarios y educativos de calidad.'
6Read the contest rules summary: «Concurso de Fotografía Joven de Barcelona: Dirigido a residentes de 14 a 25 años. Tema: 'Movilidad limpia y transporte público'. Se admitirán hasta tres fotografías originales por autor en formato digital. Plazo máximo de entrega: 15 de noviembre a las 23:59 a través del portal web juvenil. El primer premio consiste en una bicicleta eléctrica urbana.» What is the prize awarded to the first-place winner of the contest?
A.A complete professional DSLR camera kit with interchangeable lenses
B.An annual pass for regional high-speed rail lines across Catalonia
C.A cash prize of one thousand euros deposited into a student bank account
D.An urban electric bicycle
Explanation: The announcement states directly: 'El primer premio consiste en una bicicleta eléctrica urbana' (The first prize consists of an urban electric bicycle).
7Read the travel blog excerpt: «El viaje en el Ferrocarril Central Andino de Perú es una experiencia sobrecogedora. A medida que el convoy asciende zigzagueando por la cordillera hasta sobrepasar los 4.800 metros de altitud, el paisaje árido de la costa deja paso a cumbres nevadas y lagunas glaciares. Es imprescindible aclimatarse poco a poco y beber infusiones de hojas de coca para sobrellevar los efectos del soroche o mal de altura.» What practical advice does the author give to travelers on this railway journey?
A.Carry heavy technical climbing ropes and mountaineering boots throughout the entire train ride
B.Travel exclusively during late night hours to avoid blinding daytime sunshine
C.Acclimatize gradually and drink coca leaf infusions to manage altitude sickness
D.Purchase supplemental oxygen cylinders before boarding the coastal tramway
Explanation: The author notes: 'Es imprescindible aclimatarse poco a poco y beber infusiones de hojas de coca para sobrellevar los efectos del soroche o mal de altura' (It is essential to acclimatize gradually and drink coca leaf infusions to cope with altitude sickness).
8Read the interview excerpt: «Pregunta: ¿Por qué decidiste abrir tu propio taller de cerámica tradicional en Talavera de la Reina? Respuesta: Quería revitalizar un oficio que estaba perdiendo relevo generacional. Muchos jóvenes emigraban a Madrid pensando que aquí no había futuro. Mi objetivo es combinar los motivos geométricos renacentistas tradicionales con líneas de diseño contemporáneo para que las nuevas generaciones aprecien nuestro patrimonio artesanal.» What is the artisan's primary creative ambition?
A.To blend traditional Renaissance ceramic patterns with contemporary design lines
B.To replicate mass-produced commercial tableware for distribution across major supermarket chains
C.To abandon traditional Talavera motifs entirely in favor of digital sculpture
D.To open a modern ceramic export warehouse based exclusively in Madrid
Explanation: The artisan explains: 'Mi objetivo es combinar los motivos geométricos renacentistas tradicionales con líneas de diseño contemporáneo...' (My goal is to combine traditional Renaissance geometric patterns with contemporary design lines).
9Read the book review excerpt: «En su última novela, la autora madrileña entrelaza los recuerdos de una abuela que vivió la posguerra civil con las tribulaciones laborales de su nieta en el presente. La fuerza del relato radica en un diálogo intergeneracional sincero: lejos de caer en la nostalgia condescendiente, la obra muestra cómo la precariedad y la búsqueda de dignidad unen a dos generaciones aparentemente distantes.» What is the reviewer's main analytical thesis regarding the novel?
A.The novel fails because it frequently indulges in excessive sentimental nostalgia for past decades
B.The novel successfully connects two generations through shared struggles for dignity and security
C.The narrative focuses exclusively on military tactical maneuvers during the civil war
D.The characters remain completely estranged because of irreconcilable political ideologies
Explanation: The reviewer highlights: 'lejos de caer en la nostalgia condescendiente, la obra muestra cómo la precariedad y la búsqueda de dignidad unen a dos generaciones aparentemente distantes' (far from falling into condescending nostalgia, the work shows how precarity and the search for dignity unite two seemingly distant generations).
10Read the volunteer bulletin: «El Refugio Esperanza de Sevilla busca voluntarios comprometidos para los fines de semana. Las tareas principales incluyen pasear a los perros rescatados, limpiar las zonas de descanso y colaborar en las jornadas mensuales de adopción responsable. No se requiere experiencia previa, solo amor por los animales y puntualidad.» What quality is explicitly required from prospective volunteers?
A.A completed university qualification in veterinary medicine
B.At least five years of certified experience working with animals
C.Punctuality and a genuine love for animals
D.Owning an official animal transport vehicle with a valid permit
Explanation: The bulletin states: 'No se requiere experiencia previa, solo amor por los animales y puntualidad' (No prior experience is required, only love for animals and punctuality).

About the Espanhol (Provas 547 / 847) Exam

The Exame Final Nacional de Espanhol (provas 547 / 847) is an 11th-grade national secondary exam in Portugal. Since the 2025 reorganization of the Ministry of Education (Decreto-Lei n.º 105/2025), exam papers are prepared by EduQA — Instituto de Educação, Qualidade e Avaliação, I. P., which succeeded IAVE, and the exams are organized and graded under the Júri Nacional de Exames. Two components. Written component (105 minutes + 30 minutes tolerance, 160 points): listening comprehension in the first 20 minutes, use of language, reading, and written interaction/mediation and production (prova 547: reading texts of 400–540 words; writing tasks of 30–40 words and at least 100 words; prova 847: reading texts of 470–650 words; writing tasks of 60–80 words and at least 160 words). Oral component (up to 15 minutes, 40 points): spoken interaction and production, held on separate dates. Items are written in Spanish (prova 547 is the initial level, iniciação; prova 847 is the continuation level, continuação). The exam covers Spanish at the initial (547, about A2/B1) and continuation (847, about B1/B2) levels: reading, use of language, writing and Hispanic cultures. It counts towards the subject's final grade and can be used as an admission exam (prova de ingresso) for higher education where a course requires it. This bank is an independent English-language multiple-choice study adaptation with 100 original practice questions. It is not affiliated with EduQA or the JNE and does not reproduce the official paper or its constructed-response tasks.

Exam sponsor: EduQA, I. P. (exam papers; successor to IAVE since 2025) with the Júri Nacional de Exames (JNE). The requirements and fees below concern the certification or admission exam, separate from our free practice resources.

Assessment

Two components. Written component (105 minutes + 30 minutes tolerance, 160 points): listening comprehension in the first 20 minutes, use of language, reading, and written interaction/mediation and production (prova 547: reading texts of 400–540 words; writing tasks of 30–40 words and at least 100 words; prova 847: reading texts of 470–650 words; writing tasks of 60–80 words and at least 160 words). Oral component (up to 15 minutes, 40 points): spoken interaction and production, held on separate dates. Items are written in Spanish (prova 547 is the initial level, iniciação; prova 847 is the continuation level, continuação).

Time Limit

105 minutes + 30 minutes tolerance (written) and up to 15 minutes (oral)

Passing Score

Scored 0–200; counts 25% of the subject grade for internal students; admission-exam minimums are set by institutions (never below 95/200)

Exam / Certification Fees

€0 for on-time students in compulsory education; €3 per exam in other cases; €25 + €3 per exam if registering late

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Fees, eligibility, and exam policies can change. Confirm them with the exam sponsor before applying or paying.

Our practice resources: topics covered

We aim to reflect publicly available exam outlines and topic information in our study resources. Coverage, format, and difficulty may differ from the actual exam, and we cannot guarantee that every detail is accurate or current. Confirm exam requirements, fees, and policies with the official exam sponsor.

~30% of this bank

Reading

Comprehension of informative and opinion texts.

~30% of this bank

Hispanic cultures

Education, work, environment and traditions in Spain and Latin America.

~15% of this bank

Indicative tenses

Present, past tenses, future and conditional.

~10% of this bank

Subjunctive

Uses of the present and imperfect subjunctive.

~8% of this bank

Verbs and periphrases

Ser/estar, por/para and verbal periphrases.

~7% of this bank

Pronouns and connectors

Object pronouns, personal a and discourse connectors.

Preparing for the Espanhol (Provas 547 / 847) Exam

What You Need to Know

  • Passing score: Scored 0–200; counts 25% of the subject grade for internal students; admission-exam minimums are set by institutions (never below 95/200)
  • Assessment: Two components. Written component (105 minutes + 30 minutes tolerance, 160 points): listening comprehension in the first 20 minutes, use of language, reading, and written interaction/mediation and production (prova 547: reading texts of 400–540 words; writing tasks of 30–40 words and at least 100 words; prova 847: reading texts of 470–650 words; writing tasks of 60–80 words and at least 160 words). Oral component (up to 15 minutes, 40 points): spoken interaction and production, held on separate dates. Items are written in Spanish (prova 547 is the initial level, iniciação; prova 847 is the continuation level, continuação).
  • Time limit: 105 minutes + 30 minutes tolerance (written) and up to 15 minutes (oral)
  • Exam / certification fees: €0 for on-time students in compulsory education; €3 per exam in other cases; €25 + €3 per exam if registering late Official sources

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Espanhol (Provas 547 / 847): Suggested Study Strategy

1Distinguish past tense aspects in Spanish: use the pretérito indefinido for completed, chronologically sequenced past actions and the pretérito imperfecto for habitual past actions or descriptive background details.
2Review temporal markers: 'hoy', 'esta semana', and 'este año' trigger the pretérito perfecto, whereas 'ayer', 'anoche', and 'en 2020' require the pretérito indefinido.
3Master subjunctive triggers: verbs of wishing (querer, esperar), doubt (dudar), probability (es probable que), and negative opinions (no creo que) require the subjunctive mood.
4Differentiate ser and estar carefully: ser expresses essential characteristics, origin, and identity, while estar denotes physical locations, temporary states, and progressive actions.
5Practice verbal periphrases such as 'soler + infinitivo' (habitual action), 'dejar de + infinitivo' (cessation), 'tener que + infinitivo' (obligation), and 'ir a + infinitivo' (immediate future).
6Read contemporary Spanish-language journalistic articles on youth culture, ecological sustainability, and Hispanic traditions to broaden vocabulary and contextual comprehension.

Frequently Asked Questions

Who prepares and grades the exam?

Since the 2025 reorganization (Decreto-Lei n.º 105/2025), exam papers are prepared by EduQA — Instituto de Educação, Qualidade e Avaliação, I. P., which succeeded IAVE. The exams are run in schools and graded under the Júri Nacional de Exames (JNE).

How is the exam structured?

Two components. Written component (105 minutes + 30 minutes tolerance, 160 points): listening comprehension in the first 20 minutes, use of language, reading, and written interaction/mediation and production (prova 547: reading texts of 400–540 words; writing tasks of 30–40 words and at least 100 words; prova 847: reading texts of 470–650 words; writing tasks of 60–80 words and at least 160 words). Oral component (up to 15 minutes, 40 points): spoken interaction and production, held on separate dates. Items are written in Spanish (prova 547 is the initial level, iniciação; prova 847 is the continuation level, continuação).

Is there a pass mark?

No single pass mark: the exam is scored 0–200. For internal students it counts for 25% of the final subject grade (CFD = 0.75 × internal grade + 0.25 × exam); for external candidates the exam grade is the subject grade, so at least 95/200 is needed. When used as an admission exam (prova de ingresso), each higher-education institution sets the minimum, never below 95/200.

How much does it cost?

Free for students in compulsory education who register on time and for internal students in the 1st phase; €3 per exam for 2nd-phase grade improvement, for external candidates (autopropostos) outside compulsory education and for external grade improvement; late registration costs €25 plus €3 per exam (JNE/DGES Guia Geral de Exames 2026).

Which Spanish exam should I take?

There are two national Spanish exams: prova 547 for students who started Spanish in secondary school (iniciação) and prova 847 for those continuing from basic education (continuação). Both have the same two-component format; this bank covers grammar from basic tenses to the subjunctive, useful for both levels.

How does this practice bank relate to the official exam?

This bank is an independent English-language multiple-choice study adaptation with 100 original practice questions. It is not affiliated with EduQA or the JNE and does not reproduce the official paper or its constructed-response tasks. Use it to review content and concepts alongside official Informação-Prova documents and past papers.