inspección
een-spek-SYOHN
/ins.pekˈsjon/
📝 In Action
El edificio necesita una inspección de seguridad.
A2The building needs a safety inspection.
Mi coche no pasó la inspección técnica ayer.
B1My car didn't pass the technical inspection yesterday.
La inspección de trabajo llegará por la mañana.
B2The labor inspection (team) will arrive in the morning.
💡 Grammar Points
The '-ción' Gender Rule
Most Spanish words ending in '-ción' are feminine. Use 'la' or 'una' with them.
Plural Spelling Change
When you make this word plural (inspecciones), the accent mark on the 'o' disappears.
❌ Common Pitfalls
Missing the Accent
Mistake: “inspeccion”
Correction: inspección (the accent is required on the 'o' when it's singular).
⭐ Usage Tips
Talking about cars
In Spain, people often call the mandatory car inspection 'la ITV' instead of using the full word 'inspección'.
✏️ Quick Practice
Quick Quiz: inspección
Question 1 of 1
Which of the following is the correct plural form?
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Frequently Asked Questions
Is 'inspección' masculine or feminine?
It is feminine (la inspección).
Can I use 'inspección' for a doctor's check-up?
Usually, for a medical check-up, 'revisión' or 'chequeo' is more natural, though 'inspección' can be used specifically for a physical examination of a body part.