How to Say "undergoing" in Spanish
The Spanish word for “undergoing” is “sometido” — B2 level.
Examples
El material fue sometido a altas temperaturas.
The material was subjected to high temperatures.
El plan será sometido a revisión mañana.
The plan will be undergoing a review tomorrow.
Los atletas fueron sometidos a pruebas de sangre.
The athletes were put through blood tests.
The 'To' Connection
When you say something is subjected 'to' something else, always use the word 'a' right after 'sometido' (e.g., sometido a...).
Used as a Action Form
Even though it acts like an adjective here, it's actually the '-ido' form of the verb 'someter'. Use it with 'ser' (to be) to show that an action was done to something.
Missing the 'A'
Mistake: “El metal fue sometido calor.”
Correction: El metal fue sometido a calor.
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