How to Say "medical examination" in Spanish
The Spanish word for “medical examination” is “reconocimiento” — C1 level.
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nounC1technical
a doctor's check-up
Examples
El médico ordenó un reconocimiento completo de los pulmones.
The doctor ordered a complete examination of the lungs.
Enviaron un dron para hacer un reconocimiento del terreno antes de avanzar.
They sent a drone for reconnaissance of the terrain before advancing.
Routine Check-up
Mistake: “Using 'chequeo' alone for a full physical.”
Correction: The most professional and common way to refer to a full physical exam is 'reconocimiento médico' or 'chequeo médico.'
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