How to Say "investigates" in Spanish
The Spanish word for “investigates” is “averigua” — A2 level. This is a very common word in everyday Spanish.
Examples
Ella siempre averigua la verdad antes de decidir.
She always finds out the truth before deciding.
Tú, averigua qué pasó con el pedido perdido.
You (informal), find out what happened with the lost order.
El detective averigua todos los detalles del caso.
The detective investigates all the details of the case.
Dual Role of 'Averigua'
This single form is used in two ways: 1) As a statement about a third person ('He/She finds out'). 2) To give an informal, direct command ('Tú: Find out!').
Pronouncing the 'U'
In 'averigua', the 'u' is always pronounced, creating a 'gwah' sound at the end, unlike words like 'guitarra' where the 'u' is silent.
Confusing Command Levels
Mistake: “Using 'averigua' when talking formally to an adult you don't know well.”
Correction: For formal commands (Usted), you must use 'averigüe' (with the spelling change). 'Averigua' is only for informal situations.
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