Chequear (en. Check)

/tʃeˈke.ar/

Meaning & Definition

EnglishSpanish
verb
Examine or confirm information.
I will check the emails before the meeting.
Voy a chequear los correos electrónicos antes de la reunión.
Ensure that something is in order.
We need to check the list of attendees to verify who will come.
Debemos chequear la lista de asistentes para verificar quién vendrá.
Control the status of something.
Checking the car's engine is important before a long trip.
Chequear el motor del coche es importante antes de un viaje largo.

Etymology

From the English 'to check'.

Common Phrases and Expressions

check the connection
Verify if the internet connection works.
chequear la conexión
check the results
Check the results obtained in a test.
chequear los resultados
check the information
Verify the truthfulness of the received information.
chequear la información

Related Words

verification
Action of verifying.
verificación
control
Action of controlling or supervising something.
control
review
Action of reviewing or examining something.
revisión

Slang Meanings

Take a quick look at something.
I’m going to check what’s in the fridge.
Voy a chequear qué hay en la nevera.
Check something informally.
I will just check my messages before leaving.
Solo chequearé mis mensajes antes de salir.