Ways to say it
| Spanish | IPA | Note |
|---|---|---|
| análisis de sangre | /aˌnalisis de ˈsanɡɾe/ | masculine |
| examen de sangre | /eɡsamen de sanɡɾe/ (from spelling rules) | masculine |
A blood test refers to a serologic analysis of a sample of blood. Análisis de sangre specifically means 'blood analysis', while examen de sangre means 'blood examination'.
What does it mean word for word?
The phrase análisis de sangre literally translates to 'analysis of blood'.
Which one should you use?
Análisis de sangre is the more common term used in medical and clinical contexts to refer to a laboratory blood test. In contrast, examen de sangre is often used more broadly or colloquially, though it can also refer to a medical examination involving blood.
Is it said differently in some regions?
Examen de sangre is commonly used in Latin American countries. Additionally, Prueba de sangre is widely used in Mexico, Puerto Rico and parts of Central America.
How do you pronounce it?
/aˌnalisis de ˈsanɡɾe/
What mistakes should you avoid?
English speakers might mistakenly use prueba de sangre when referring to a clinical laboratory test. While prueba means 'test', análisis is the standard term for medical blood work.
Did you know?
- The word examen is a linguistic sibling to the Spanish word enjambre, which means 'swarm'.
- While the English word 'test' is often translated as prueba, using prueba de sangre in a clinical setting might sound more like a trial or a literal attempt rather than a formal medical procedure like an análisis de sangre.
Examples in context
- Reprobé mi examen de sangre.I failed my blood test.This sentence shows the use of examen de sangre.Tatoeba #1304319 by marcelostockle, translation #552211 by sacredceltic
- El médico quiere que me haga un análisis de sangre la próxima semana.The doctor wants me to get a blood test next week.
- Me han pedido un examen de sangre para evaluar mi estado de salud.They have asked me for a blood test to assess my health condition.
- El doctor me indicó que me hiciera una prueba de sangre antes de la cirugía.The doctor told me to get a blood test before the surgery.
- Necesito un análisis de sangre urgente.I need an urgent blood test.
- El médico pidió un análisis de sangre.The doctor ordered a blood test.
Example conversation
At a medical clinic.
- Elena¿Cuándo puedo hacerme el análisis de sangre?When can I have the blood test done?
- AlejandroPuede hacérselo mañana por la mañana, Elena.You can have it done tomorrow morning, Elena.
- ElenaPerfecto, gracias por la información.Perfect, thanks for the information.
- AlejandroDe nada, Elena. Hasta mañana.You're welcome, Elena. See you tomorrow.
Sources
- Wiktionary, “blood test” translations and entries análisis de sangre, CC BY-SA 4.0, dump of 2026-09-26.
- IPA marked “from spelling rules” is derived from standard Spanish spelling, where Wiktionary gives none.
- Word origins: Wiktionary entries análisis, análisis de sangre, de, examen, sangre, CC BY-SA 4.0.
- Example sentences: Tatoeba CC BY 2.0 FR.
