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revisión

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“revisión” means “review” in Spanish. It has 2 different meanings depending on context:

review, revision

Also: editing, amendment
NounfA2
A person sitting at a wooden desk with a stack of papers, holding a red pen and making a checkmark on a document to signify reviewing work.

📝 In Action

Necesito una revisión final de mi tesis antes de entregarla.

B1

I need a final review of my thesis before handing it in.

La revisión del plan de estudios se hace cada tres años.

B2

The revision of the curriculum is done every three years.

Hice una revisión rápida de los apuntes antes del examen.

A2

I did a quick review of the notes before the exam.

Word Connections

Synonyms

  • repaso (a quick look over)
  • corrección (correction)

Common Collocations

  • revisión ortográfica – spell check
  • revisión bibliográfica – literature review

inspection

Also: check-up, service
NounfB1
Spain
A mechanic wearing blue overalls using a flashlight to carefully inspect the engine bay of a car lifted slightly off the ground in a garage setting.

📝 In Action

¿Cuándo le toca la revisión al coche?

B1

When is the car due for its inspection/service?

Los doctores recomendaron una revisión médica completa.

B1

The doctors recommended a complete medical check-up.

La fábrica pasó la revisión de seguridad sin problemas.

B2

The factory passed the safety inspection without problems.

Word Connections

Synonyms

  • inspección (inspection)
  • chequeo (check-up)

Common Collocations

  • revisión médica – medical check-up
  • revisión técnica – technical inspection (like a vehicle test)

Translate to Spanish

Words that translate to "revisión" in Spanish:

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✏️ Quick Practice

Quick Quiz: revisión

Question 1 of 2

Which sentence uses 'revisión' in the context of maintenance or a technical check-up?

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📚 Etymology▼

The word comes from the Latin *revisio*, which is built from the prefix *re-* (meaning 'again') and the verb *videre* (meaning 'to see'). So, 'revisión' literally means 'the action of seeing again' or 'looking over something once more.'

First recorded: 15th century

Cognates (Related words)

English: revisionPortuguese: revisão

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Frequently Asked Questions

Is 'revisión' the same as 'chequeo'?

They are often interchangeable, especially in the medical context ('revisión médica' / 'chequeo médico'). However, 'revisión' is broader and is used for documents and technical inspections, while 'chequeo' usually refers to a quick check or medical examination.

How do I use the verb form of 'revisión'?

The verb form is 'revisar' (to review/to check). Example: 'Voy a revisar el contrato' (I am going to review the contract).