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How to Say "analysis" in Spanish

The most common Spanish word foranalysisis análisisuse 'análisis' for a general study, breakdown, or examination of something, like a medical test or a data set.

análisisB1

Use 'análisis' for a general study, breakdown, or examination of something, like a medical test or a data set.

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estudios🔊B1

Choose 'estudios' when referring to deep, often academic or scientific, examinations or research on a particular topic.

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examen🔊B1

Use 'examen' for a thorough review or inspection, often in a medical or formal testing context.

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consideraciónB2

Opt for 'consideración' when you mean the act of thinking about or studying a situation before making a decision.

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descomposiciónB2

Use 'descomposición' specifically when referring to the process of breaking something down into its constituent parts, like light or a chemical substance.

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discusiónC1

Employ 'discusión' in academic contexts to refer to the section of a paper that interprets or analyzes research findings.

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análisis

nounB1general
Use 'análisis' for a general study, breakdown, or examination of something, like a medical test or a data set.

Examples

El doctor pidió un análisis de sangre urgente.

The doctor ordered an urgent blood test.

estudios

es-TOO-dee-osesˈtuðjos

nounB1general
Choose 'estudios' when referring to deep, often academic or scientific, examinations or research on a particular topic.
A scientist wearing a white lab coat looking intently through a microscope at a petri dish in a brightly lit laboratory setting.

Examples

Los nuevos estudios confirman la tendencia del mercado.

The new research/studies confirm the market trend.

Existen muchos estudios sobre el impacto de las redes sociales.

There are many studies on the impact of social media.

examen

ehk-SAH-mehnekˈsa.men

nounB1general
Use 'examen' for a thorough review or inspection, often in a medical or formal testing context.
A person in a white lab coat holding a large magnifying glass to closely inspect a small, detailed object on a workbench, symbolizing thorough analysis.

Examples

El médico ordenó un examen completo de sangre.

The doctor ordered a complete blood analysis (or check-up).

La comisión sometió el documento a un riguroso examen.

The commission subjected the document to a rigorous scrutiny.

Tras un examen detallado, encontramos la causa del problema.

After a detailed review, we found the cause of the problem.

Paired with Adjectives

This meaning of 'examen' is often paired with strong adjectives like 'riguroso' (rigorous), 'detallado' (detailed), or 'exhaustivo' (exhaustive).

consideración

nounB2general
Opt for 'consideración' when you mean the act of thinking about or studying a situation before making a decision.

Examples

Tomaremos su propuesta en consideración para el próximo proyecto.

We will take your proposal into consideration for the next project.

descomposición

nounB2scientific/technical
Use 'descomposición' specifically when referring to the process of breaking something down into its constituent parts, like light or a chemical substance.

Examples

Vimos la descomposición de la luz a través de un prisma.

We saw the breakdown of light through a prism.

discusión

nounC1academic
Employ 'discusión' in academic contexts to refer to the section of a paper that interprets or analyzes research findings.

Examples

El último capítulo contiene la discusión de los resultados de la investigación.

The final chapter contains the analysis of the research results.

Análisis vs. Examen vs. Estudios

Learners often confuse 'análisis', 'examen', and 'estudios'. Remember that 'análisis' is the most general term for a breakdown or study. 'Examen' is typically used for medical tests or formal reviews, while 'estudios' refers to broader research or academic investigations.

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