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radiografía

rah-dee-oh-grah-FEE-ah/raðjoɣɾaˈfia/

“radiografía” means “X-ray” in Spanish. It has 2 different meanings depending on context:

X-ray

Also: radiograph
NounfA2
A medical X-ray image showing the white bones of a hand on a dark blue film.

📝 In Action

El doctor me pidió una radiografía del tobillo para ver si estaba roto.

A2

The doctor ordered an X-ray of my ankle to see if it was broken.

La radiografía no mostró ninguna lesión interna.

B1

The X-ray didn't show any internal injury.

Tienes que quitarte el reloj antes de hacerte la radiografía.

A2

You have to take off your watch before getting the X-ray.

Word Connections

Synonyms

  • placa (X-ray plate/film)
  • rayos X (X-rays)

Common Collocations

  • hacerse una radiografía – to get/have an X-ray
  • radiografía de tórax – chest X-ray
  • sala de radiografía – X-ray room

detailed analysis

Also: snapshot, portrait
NounfB2
A magnifying glass held over a green leaf, showing the tiny veins and structures in great detail.

📝 In Action

Este libro es una radiografía de la crisis económica actual.

B2

This book is an in-depth analysis of the current economic crisis.

El periodista hizo una radiografía perfecta de la situación política.

C1

The journalist provided a perfect snapshot of the political situation.

Necesitamos una radiografía exacta del mercado antes de invertir.

B2

We need an exact overview of the market before investing.

Word Connections

Synonyms

  • análisis (analysis)
  • diagnóstico (diagnosis/assessment)

Common Collocations

  • radiografía social – social portrait/analysis
  • hacer una radiografía – to carry out a detailed study

Translate to Spanish

Words that translate to "radiografía" in Spanish:

detailed analysis→radiograph→x-ray→

✏️ Quick Practice

Quick Quiz: radiografía

Question 1 of 3

If a doctor says you need 'una radiografía de los pulmones,' what are they asking for?

📚 More Resources

👥 Word Family▼
radiografiar(to X-ray) — Verb
radiólogo(radiologist) — Noun
radiológico(radiological) — Adjective
radiografía(radiography (the science)) — Noun
🎵 Rhymes▼
fotografíageografíadía
📚 Etymology▼

Formed by combining the Latin 'radius' (beam/ray) and the Greek 'graphein' (to write or record). Literally meaning 'writing with rays.'

First recorded: Late 19th century

Cognates (Related words)

French: radiographieItalian: radiografia

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Frequently Asked Questions

Is 'radiografía' the same as 'rayos X'?

Technically, 'rayos X' refers to the radiation itself, while 'radiografía' is the image produced. However, in conversation, people often use both to mean an X-ray.

How do I say 'to X-ray' as an action?

You can use the verb 'radiografiar' or the phrase 'sacar una radiografía'.

Does radiografía have an accent mark?

Yes, always on the 'í'. This tells you to emphasize the end of the word: rah-dee-oh-grah-FEE-ah.