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How to Say "examined" in Spanish

The Spanish word forexaminedis reconocióB1 level. This is a very common word in everyday Spanish.

English → SpanishB1
verbB1
a medical professional checking a patient
A woman in a park looking surprised and happy as she points toward a childhood friend she just spotted.

Examples

Ella me reconoció por mi voz.

She recognized me by my voice.

El culpable reconoció su error ante el juez.

The guilty party admitted his mistake before the judge.

El médico reconoció al paciente antes de la cirugía.

The doctor examined the patient before the surgery.

The Importance of the Accent

The accent on the 'ó' is essential. It tells you the action was done by 'he', 'she', or 'you (formal)' in the past. Without it, the word doesn't exist in this form!

Admitting vs. Knowing

Mistake:Using 'conoció' when you mean 'admitted'.

Correction: Use 'reconoció' for admitting facts or recognizing faces; 'conoció' is just for meeting someone for the first time.

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