inspección

een-spek-SYOHN/ins.pekˈsjon/

“inspección” means “inspection” in Spanish (the act of checking something carefully).

inspection

Also: examination, review

NounfB1

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

📝 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

✏️ 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

🎵 Rhymes▼

canciónacción

📚 Etymology▼

From the Latin 'inspectio', which means 'a looking into' or 'examination'.

First recorded: 15th century

Cognates (Related words)

English: inspectionFrench: inspection

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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.