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How to Say "examination" in Spanish

The most common Spanish word forexaminationis análisisuse 'análisis' when referring to a detailed study or breakdown of data, samples, or information, like a medical test result or a scientific review.

análisisB1

Use 'análisis' when referring to a detailed study or breakdown of data, samples, or information, like a medical test result or a scientific review.

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exploraciónB1

Choose 'exploración' primarily for medical contexts, referring to a physical check-up or a doctor's assessment of your body.

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inspecciónB1

Use 'inspección' when a formal, detailed look is given to something, often for safety, quality, or compliance purposes, like checking a building or a product.

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interrogatorio🔊B2

Opt for 'interrogatorio' in legal or official settings, meaning a formal questioning or cross-examination, typically by police or in court.

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discusiónC1

Select 'discusión' when 'examination' refers to the detailed review and interpretation of findings, data, or results within a specific field, like research or academic papers.

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análisis

nounB1general
Use 'análisis' when referring to a detailed study or breakdown of data, samples, or information, like a medical test result or a scientific review.

Examples

El doctor pidió un análisis de sangre urgente.

The doctor ordered an urgent blood test.

exploración

nounB1medical
Choose 'exploración' primarily for medical contexts, referring to a physical check-up or a doctor's assessment of your body.

Examples

El doctor me hizo una exploración física completa.

The doctor gave me a full physical examination.

inspección

nounB1general
Use 'inspección' when a formal, detailed look is given to something, often for safety, quality, or compliance purposes, like checking a building or a product.

Examples

El edificio necesita una inspección de seguridad.

The building needs a safety inspection.

interrogatorio

in-teh-roh-gah-TOH-ryohinteɾoɣaˈtoɾjo

nounB2legal/formal
Opt for 'interrogatorio' in legal or official settings, meaning a formal questioning or cross-examination, typically by police or in court.
Two stylized figures seated across a plain wooden table in a simple room. One figure, representing authority, holds a notepad and pen, leaning slightly forward, questioning the other figure.

Examples

El detective inició el interrogatorio del único testigo.

The detective started the interrogation of the sole witness.

El abogado sometió al acusado a un largo y difícil interrogatorio.

The lawyer subjected the defendant to a long and difficult questioning.

El interrogatorio duró tres horas y no obtuvieron ninguna información nueva.

The questioning lasted three hours and they didn't obtain any new information.

A Formal Noun

Since 'interrogatorio' is a noun ending in -o, it is always masculine (el interrogatorio). Remember to use masculine articles and adjectives with it.

Using it for simple questions

Mistake:Hice un interrogatorio a mi amigo sobre la película. (I did an interrogation of my friend about the movie.)

Correction: Hice unas preguntas a mi amigo sobre la película. (I asked my friend some questions about the movie.) Use 'interrogatorio' only for formal, high-stakes questioning.

discusión

nounC1academic/formal
Select 'discusión' when 'examination' refers to the detailed review and interpretation of findings, data, or results within a specific field, like research or academic papers.

Examples

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

The final chapter contains the analysis of the research results.

Medical vs. Data Examination

Learners often confuse 'análisis' and 'exploración'. Remember that 'exploración' is almost exclusively for a doctor's physical check-up, while 'análisis' refers to the study of test results or data, even in a medical context.

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