How to Say "scrutiny" in Spanish
The most common Spanish word for “scrutiny” is “examen” — use 'examen' when referring to a thorough, critical, or official inspection, often in a medical, academic, or legal context..
examen
ehk-SAH-mehn/ekˈsa.men/
Examples
El examen de los documentos reveló inconsistencias.
The scrutiny of the documents revealed inconsistencies.
El médico ordenó un examen completo de sangre.
The doctor ordered a complete blood analysis (or check-up).
La comisión sometió el documento a un riguroso examen.
The commission subjected the document to a rigorous scrutiny.
Tras un examen detallado, encontramos la causa del problema.
After a detailed review, we found the cause of the problem.
Paired with Adjectives
This meaning of 'examen' is often paired with strong adjectives like 'riguroso' (rigorous), 'detallado' (detailed), or 'exhaustivo' (exhaustive).
observación
Examples
La detallada observación del comportamiento animal es crucial para la investigación.
The detailed scrutiny of animal behavior is crucial for research.
Examen vs. Observación
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