inspector
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📝 In Action
El inspector de hacienda revisó todas las cuentas de la empresa.
B1The tax inspector reviewed all the company's accounts.
Tuvimos que llamar al inspector de obras para que apruebe la remodelación.
A2We had to call the building inspector so he could approve the remodeling.
La inspectora de policía llegó inmediatamente a la escena.
B1The police investigator (female) arrived immediately at the scene.
💡 Grammar Points
Making it Feminine
Since this word ends in '-or', you add an 'a' to make it feminine: 'inspector' (male) becomes 'inspectora' (female). The articles must also match: 'el inspector' or 'la inspectora'.
❌ Common Pitfalls
Confusing Roles
Mistake: "Usando 'inspector' para alguien que está mirando algo casualmente."
Correction: Use 'inspector' only for official roles involving a formal check. For casual looking, use 'mirador' or simply describe the action: 'la persona que estaba mirando'.
⭐ Usage Tips
Focus on Regulation
Think of 'inspector' as someone who ensures rules, safety, or financial standards are being followed. It usually implies a position of authority.
✏️ Quick Practice
💡 Quick Quiz: inspector
Question 1 of 1
Which sentence correctly uses the female form of the word?
📚 More Resources
Frequently Asked Questions
Does 'inspector' always refer to someone in the police force?
No. While 'inspector' is a common rank in many police forces, it is also frequently used for civil servants who examine buildings, food safety, taxes, or environmental standards. It just means someone who officially checks things.