analizar
/ah-nah-lee-SAHR/
to analyze
Analyzing a leaf by examining its details closely.
analizar(verb)
to analyze
?examining something in detail
to examine
?studying the nature or structure of something
,to evaluate
?thinking through a situation
📝 In Action
Necesitamos analizar los resultados del examen.
B1We need to analyze the exam results.
Ella analiza cada palabra antes de hablar.
B1She analyzes every word before speaking.
El detective está analizando las pistas.
B2The detective is analyzing the clues.
💡 Grammar Points
The Z to C Spelling Rule
In Spanish, the letter 'z' usually changes to 'c' when it sits before an 'e'. This is why 'yo analicé' (I analyzed) is spelled with a 'c' instead of a 'z'.
❌ Common Pitfalls
Spelling slip-up
Mistake: "analizé"
Correction: analicé
⭐ Usage Tips
Sounds like English!
This is a 'cognate,' meaning it looks and sounds very similar to its English cousin 'analyze,' making it easy to remember.
Analyzing a sample through scientific testing.
analizar(verb)
to test
?medical or chemical sample
to assay
?scientific testing
📝 In Action
El laboratorio va a analizar la muestra de agua.
B2The laboratory is going to test the water sample.
⭐ Usage Tips
Lab talk
In a hospital or lab, 'analizar' is the most natural way to say they are processing a sample to find out what is in it.
🔄 Conjugations
subjunctive
imperfect
present
indicative
preterite
imperfect
present
✏️ Quick Practice
💡 Quick Quiz: analizar
Question 1 of 1
How do you say 'I analyzed' (Past tense) in Spanish?
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Frequently Asked Questions
Is 'analizar' a regular verb?
Yes, it follows the normal endings for '-ar' verbs, but it has a small spelling change (Z to C) in certain forms to keep the pronunciation consistent.