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How to Say "reconnaissance" in Spanish

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reconocimiento

reh-koh-noh-see-mee-EN-tohre.ko.no.siˈmjento

nounC1military, medical, general formal
Use 'reconocimiento' for military surveillance, scouting, or a formal inspection/examination, similar to a medical check-up.
A friendly doctor using a stethoscope to listen to the chest of a young child.

Examples

El avión realizó un reconocimiento aéreo de la zona enemiga.

The plane carried out an aerial reconnaissance of the enemy zone.

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.'

exploración

nounA2general, scientific, adventure
Choose 'exploración' when referring to the act of exploring a place, like a cave or a new territory, often with a sense of discovery or adventure.

Examples

La exploración del nuevo continente tomó varios años.

The exploration of the new continent took several years.

Reconocimiento vs. Exploración

Learners often confuse these by using 'exploración' for military contexts. Remember that 'reconocimiento' is the specific term for military surveillance or formal inspections, while 'exploración' leans towards discovery and general surveying.

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