Investigaciones (en. Research)

/inβes.ti.ɣaˈθjones/

Meaning & Definition

EnglishSpanish
noun
Process of searching for information or clarifying a matter.
Investigations into the case continue without any progress.
Las investigaciones sobre el caso continúan sin ningún avance.
Systematic study to discover new knowledge.
Scientific investigations are essential for human progress.
Las investigaciones científicas son esenciales para el progreso humano.
Inquiries to solve a crime or offense.
The police carry out investigations to find the culprit.
La policía lleva a cabo investigaciones para dar con el culpable.

Etymology

From the Latin 'investigatio', meaning the action of investigating.

Common Phrases and Expressions

in-depth investigations
Thorough investigations on a topic.
investigaciones a fondo
preliminary investigations
Initial inquiries made before a complete investigation.
investigaciones preliminares
criminal investigations
Studies and analyses carried out to solve a crime.
investigaciones criminales

Related Words

to investigate
To perform the action of investigating, to seek information.
investigar
investigator
Person who investigates, searches, and studies.
investigador
report
Document that presents the results of an investigation.
informe

Slang Meanings

Job of inquiring.
Investigations were commissioned to clarify everything.
Se mandó a hacer unas investigaciones para aclarar todo.
To move around in pursuit of information.
They are conducting investigations all over the city.
Están haciendo investigaciones por toda la ciudad.