A person using a magnifying glass to look closely at a bright green leaf.

inspección

een-spek-SYOHN

nounfB1

inspection?the act of checking something carefully

Also:examination?a detailed look at something,review?an official oversight or check-up

📝 In Action

El edificio necesita una inspección de seguridad.

The building needs a safety inspection.

Mi coche no pasó la inspección técnica ayer.

My car didn't pass the technical inspection yesterday.

La inspección de trabajo llegará por la mañana.

The labor inspection (team) will arrive in the morning.

Word Connections

Synonyms

revisión (review/check-up)
examen (exam/examination)

Antonyms

abandono (neglect)
descuido (carelessness)

Common Collocations

pasar una inspección – to pass an inspection
inspección ocular – visual inspection
inspección de sanidad – health inspection

💡 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?

📚 More Resources

Word Family

inspeccionar(to inspect) - verb

inspector(inspector (male)) - noun

inspectora(inspector (female)) - noun

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.