escáner
/es-KAH-ner/
scanner
Un escáner is used to digitize documents into a computer.
📝 In Action
Puse el documento en el escáner para enviarlo por correo.
A2I put the document in the scanner to send it by email.
Mi escáner no funciona porque no tiene conexión.
A1My scanner isn't working because it has no connection.
💡 Grammar Points
The 'E' Rule
In Spanish, words don't usually start with an 'S' followed by a consonant. That's why 'scanner' becomes 'escáner'—we add an 'e' at the front to make it easier to pronounce!
❌ Common Pitfalls
Spelling Slip-up
Mistake: "scáner"
Correction: escáner
⭐ Usage Tips
Plural Form
To talk about more than one, say 'escáneres'. Notice we add '-es' because the word ends in a consonant.
In medicine, un escáner is a machine used to take detailed images of the body.
escáner(noun)
scanner
?medical imaging
CT scan
?referring to the machine or the result
,body scanner
?airport security
📝 In Action
El hospital compró un escáner de última generación.
B1The hospital bought a state-of-the-call scanner.
Tienes que pasar por el escáner de seguridad del aeropuerto.
A2You have to go through the airport security scanner.
💡 Grammar Points
Using 'el' with escáner
Since this word ends in a consonant and refers to a tool, it's masculine. Always use 'el' or 'un' with it.
✏️ Quick Practice
💡 Quick Quiz: escáner
Question 1 of 1
How do you say 'the scanners' (plural) in Spanish?
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Frequently Asked Questions
Why does 'escáner' have an accent mark?
The accent on the 'a' tells you to emphasize the middle syllable. Without it, the rules of Spanish would make you emphasize the last syllable because it ends in 'r'.
Can I use 'scanner' (English spelling) in Spanish?
While people might understand you, it is considered a misspelling in Spanish. Always use the 'e' at the start and the accent mark.