Examinar (en. Examine)

/eksamiˈnaɾ/

Meaning & Definition

EnglishSpanish
verb
To observe something to know its quality, state, or nature.
The doctor is going to examine the patient.
El médico va a examinar al paciente.
To analyze or investigate something in depth.
The teacher decided to examine the students' work carefully.
El profesor decidió examinar el trabajo de los estudiantes cuidadosamente.
To conduct a test or evaluation.
Students will need to examine a specific topic in their final exam.
Los alumnos deberán examinar un tema específico en su examen final.

Etymology

From Latin 'examinare', which means 'to weigh', 'to evaluate'.

Common Phrases and Expressions

examine thoroughly
To study or analyze a topic or issue in detail.
examinar a fondo
examine a case
To analyze the details and evidence of a specific case.
examinar un caso
examine the evidence
To review the documents or elements that support an argument.
examinar las pruebas

Related Words

exam
Formal evaluation of a topic or area of knowledge.
examen
examiner
A person who conducts the exam or evaluates others.
examinador
examination
The act of examining.
examinación

Slang Meanings

To take a quick look at something without deep analysis.
He just examined it superficially, didn't stop to see the details.
Solo lo examinó por encima, no se detuvo a ver los detalles.
To do an informal or unofficial exam.
Let's examine this situation in a more relaxed way.
Vamos a examinar esta situación de manera más relajada.