How to Say "checkpoint" in Spanish

The Spanish word for “checkpoint” is “control” — A2 level. This is a very common word in everyday Spanish.

English → SpanishA2

control

NounA2

a place for inspection

A friendly security officer in uniform using a simple handheld scanner to inspect a traveler's brightly colored suitcase at a stylized airport checkpoint.

Examples

Tengo que pasar por el control de seguridad en el aeropuerto.

I have to go through the security check at the airport.

La policía montó un control en la carretera.

The police set up a checkpoint on the highway.

El médico me recomendó un control anual.

The doctor recommended an annual check-up.

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Related Translations

check→check-up→control→controls→dial→inspection→knob→mastery→

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