How to Say "proofread" in Spanish
The Spanish word for “proofread” is “revisar” — B1 level. This is a very common word in everyday Spanish.
English → SpanishB1
verbB1neutral/formal
to check text for small errors
Examples
Tienes que revisar tu ensayo antes de entregarlo mañana.
You have to revise your essay before handing it in tomorrow.
El director revisó el plan de marketing y sugirió cambios.
The director revised the marketing plan and suggested changes.
Reviewing for Study
When you are studying for a test and looking over your notes again, 'revisar' is the perfect verb to use, similar to 'review' in English.
False Friend Alert
Mistake: “Thinking 'revisar' only means 'to revise' (make changes).”
Correction: While it can mean 'to revise,' its most common meaning is simply 'to check' or 'to inspect.' Context is key!
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