análisis de sangre
/aˌnalisis de ˈsanɡɾe/
In Spanish, "blood work" is translated as análisis de sangre.
The phrase refers to medical tests that involve taking a sample of blood to check a person's health. While English speakers often use the noun "blood work" as an uncountable mass noun, in Spanish, análisis is the standard way to refer to the medical procedure.
What does it mean word for word?
The phrase is composed of análisis (analysis) and de sangre (of blood).
How does it change in a sentence?
The word análisis is a masculine noun. If you use an adjective like "complete", it must be análisis completo.
How do you pronounce it?
/aˌnalisis de ˈsanɡɾe/
Did you know?
- While análisis de sangre is the medical term, Spanish speakers often use the word analítica as a shorter, everyday shorthand for these tests.
- The word análisis shares a root with the Greek word for 'unloosing' or 'releasing', reflecting the idea of breaking a complex whole into smaller parts.
Examples in context
- Para obtener un diagnóstico preciso, el médico podría recomendarte realizar un análisis de sangre.To obtain an accurate diagnosis, the doctor might recommend that you undergo a blood analysis.
- La prueba de sangre reveló un desequilibrio hormonal que requiere tratamiento.The blood test revealed a hormonal imbalance that requires treatment.
- El médico solicitó un examen de sangre para determinar la causa de los síntomas.The doctor requested a blood exam to determine the cause of the symptoms.
- Fui al laboratorio para hacerme un estudio de sangre y verificar mis niveles de hierro.I went to the laboratory to have a blood study done and check my iron levels.
- Después de los análisis sanguíneos, el médico determinó que todo estaba en orden.After the blood analysis, the doctor determined that everything was in order.
- Necesito un análisis de sangre.I need a blood test.
- El doctor pidió un análisis de sangre.The doctor ordered a blood test.
- Mañana me haré el análisis de sangre.I will have my blood work done tomorrow.
Example conversation
At a doctor's office regarding a routine checkup.
- Sofía¿Me puede dar el resultado del análisis de sangre?Can you give me the blood work results?
- AlejandroSí, Sofía, todo parece estar normal.Yes, Sofía, everything looks normal.
- SofíaQué bueno, Alejandro, me quedo más tranquila.That's good, Alejandro, I feel more relieved.
- AlejandroNo te preocupes, eres una paciente muy sana.Don't worry, you are a very healthy patient.
Sources
- Pronunciation: Wiktionary entry análisis de sangre, CC BY-SA 4.0, dump of 2026-09-26.
- Word origins: Wiktionary entries análisis, análisis de sangre, de, sangre, CC BY-SA 4.0.
