How to Say "screening" in Spanish
The most common Spanish word for “screening” is “proyección” — use this word when referring to the public showing or display of a movie or film.
proyección
Examples
La proyección de la película empieza a las ocho.
The movie screening starts at eight o'clock.
función
Examples
Fuimos a la última función del cine a las diez de la noche.
We went to the last movie screening at ten o'clock at night.
chequeo
che-KE-oht͡ʃeˈkeo
Examples
El mecánico le hizo un chequeo rápido al motor.
The mechanic did a quick check on the engine.
Hay un chequeo de seguridad antes de entrar al estadio.
There is a security screening before entering the stadium.
El sistema realiza un chequeo automático cada noche.
The system performs an automatic check every night.
Following with 'de'
To specify what kind of check it is, follow 'chequeo' with the word 'de' and the category (e.g., chequeo de maletas).
Check vs. Chequeo
Mistake: “Hacer un check.”
Correction: Hacer un chequeo. While English uses the short word 'check', Spanish adds the '-eo' ending to turn the action into a noun.
rastreo
ras-TREH-ohrasˈtɾeo
Examples
El rastreo de mi paquete dice que llegará mañana.
The tracking for my package says it will arrive tomorrow.
La policía realizó un rastreo exhaustivo por el bosque.
The police carried out a thorough search through the forest.
El rastreo de contactos es vital para frenar la enfermedad.
Contact tracing is vital to stop the disease.
Tracking vs. The Track
Use 'rastreo' for the actual process or action of tracking. If you want to talk about the physical mark left behind (like a footprint), use the word 'rastro'.
Making it plural
To talk about multiple tracking efforts, just add an 's' to the end: 'los rastreos'.
Confusing 'Rastreo' and 'Rastro'
Mistake: “Vi un rastreo de oso en la nieve.”
Correction: Vi un rastro de oso en la nieve.
test
testtest
Examples
El test de matemáticas fue muy difícil.
The math test was very difficult.
Antes de contratarlo, tiene que hacer un test psicológico.
Before hiring him, he has to take a psychological test.
Necesitas un test de antígenos negativo para entrar al país.
You need a negative antigen test to enter the country.
Gender Rule
Even though 'test' ends in a consonant, it is always a masculine noun, so you must use 'el test' or 'un test'.
Plural Form
Mistake: “Using 'los tests' or 'los testes'.”
Correction: Because 'test' is an imported word, many speakers simply use 'los test' (leaving the word unchanged) when referring to multiple tests. 'Los tests' is also sometimes used.
Screening a Movie vs. Screening for Health
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