How to Say "examine" in Spanish
The most common Spanish word for “examine” is “revisar” — use 'revisar' when you need to look closely at something to check it, like reviewing documents, emails, or a physical object for errors or completeness..
revisar
rreh-vee-SAHR/re.βiˈsaɾ/
Examples
Necesito revisar mi correo electrónico antes de irme a casa.
I need to check my email before going home.
La policía revisó todas las maletas en el aeropuerto.
The police inspected all the suitcases at the airport.
El doctor quiere revisar tus resultados de laboratorio.
The doctor wants to examine your lab results.
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'.
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.
reconocer
/reh-koh-neh-SEHR//re.ko.neˈθeɾ/
Examples
El médico tiene que reconocer al paciente antes de dar un diagnóstico.
The doctor has to examine the patient before giving a diagnosis.
Enviaron una patrulla para reconocer la zona fronteriza.
They sent a patrol to survey the border area.
General Check vs. Formal Assessment
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