revisar
/rreh-vee-SAHR/
check
To 'revisar' means to check something for errors or completeness.
revisar(verb)
check
?to look over something for errors or completeness
,inspect
?to examine something officially or formally
examine
?to look closely at something
📝 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.
💡 Grammar Points
Direct Use
Like many Spanish verbs, 'revisar' takes the action directly onto the thing being checked (the direct object). You don't need an extra preposition like 'at' or 'for'.
❌ Common Pitfalls
Confusing 'Revisar' and 'Revisar'
Mistake: "Using 'revisar' when you mean 'to look at' or 'to see' something quickly (mirar)."
Correction: 'Revisar' implies a thorough check or inspection, not just a casual look.
⭐ Usage Tips
Use for Security
This is the standard verb used by security personnel, customs agents, or doctors when they examine people or their belongings.
When you 'revisar' a plan, you revise it, making changes or updates to the work.
revisar(verb)
revise
?to change or update written work or a plan
,edit
?to correct and prepare text for publication
proofread
?to check text for small errors
📝 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.
💡 Grammar Points
Reviewing for Study
When you are studying for a test and looking over your notes again, 'revisar' is the perfect verb to use, similar to 'review' in English.
❌ Common Pitfalls
False Friend Alert
Mistake: "Thinking 'revisar' only means 'to revise' (make changes)."
Correction: While it can mean 'to revise,' its most common meaning is simply 'to check' or 'to inspect.' Context is key!
⭐ Usage Tips
Academic Use
In school or university settings, if a professor asks you to 'revisar' your work, they usually mean to proofread it and make necessary corrections before submitting the final version.
🔄 Conjugations
indicative
present
imperfect
preterite
subjunctive
present
imperfect
✏️ Quick Practice
💡 Quick Quiz: revisar
Question 1 of 2
Which English translation is NOT a primary meaning of 'revisar'?
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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.