revisar
“revisar” means “check” in Spanish. It has 2 different meanings depending on context:
check, inspect
Also: examine
📝 In Action
Necesito revisar mi correo electrónico antes de irme a casa.
A2I need to check my email before going home.
La policía revisó todas las maletas en el aeropuerto.
B1The police inspected all the suitcases at the airport.
El doctor quiere revisar tus resultados de laboratorio.
B1The doctor wants to examine your lab results.
revise, edit
Also: proofread
📝 In Action
Tienes que revisar tu ensayo antes de entregarlo mañana.
B1You have to revise your essay before handing it in tomorrow.
El director revisó el plan de marketing y sugirió cambios.
B2The director revised the marketing plan and suggested changes.
Indicative
Present
Imperfect
Preterite
Subjunctive
Present Subjunctive
Imperfect Subjunctive
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Quick Quiz: revisar
Question 1 of 2
Which English translation is NOT a primary meaning of 'revisar'?
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📚 Etymology▼
The word comes directly from the Latin verb *revisere*, which is formed by combining *re-* (meaning 'again') and *visere* (meaning 'to look at intently'). So, the core meaning is literally 'to look again.'
First recorded: Around the 13th century
Cognates (Related words)
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Frequently Asked Questions
Is 'revisar' the same as 'review' in English?
Yes, often. When you 'review' notes for a test, you are 'revisando' them. However, 'review' in the sense of writing a critique (like a movie review) is usually translated as 'crítica' or 'reseña'.
How is 'revisar' different from 'mirar'?
'Mirar' means 'to look' or 'to watch,' which is usually a quick or passive action. 'Revisar' means 'to check' or 'to inspect,' implying a careful, systematic examination or correction.