chequeo
/t͡ʃeˈkeo/
The English phrase 'check up' (meaning to verify through examination) translates to Spanish as chequeo.
In a medical context, Spanish speakers typically use the verb hacer (to do or make) with chequeo to express the act of getting a check-up, as in the phrase hacerse un chequeo.
Meaning: to verify through examination (verb)
Is it said differently in some regions?
In Argentina and Uruguay, the term control is commonly used instead of revisión to refer to a check-up or medical examination.
How does it change in a sentence?
The word chequeo is a masculine noun.
How do you pronounce it?
/tʃeˈkeo/
Did you know?
- In Spain, a formal medical check-up is often called a reconocimiento médico, which literally means 'medical recognition'.
- The word chequeo is an anglicism, meaning it was adapted directly from the English word 'check' rather than being derived from an older Latin root.
- In many Spanish-speaking countries, if you say you are chequeando, people will think you are looking over a list or a document rather than undergoing a medical examination.
Examples in context
- Voy a ir al hospital a hacerme un chequeo.I'm going to the hospital to get a check-up.This sentence is useful for learning how to use chequeo when talking about visiting a hospital.Tatoeba #10028376 by Shishir, translation #10461460 by DJ_Saidez
- Voy a hacerme un control médicoI'm going for a medical check-up
- Necesito un control de rutinaI need a routine check-up
- Necesito hacerme una revisión médicaI need to get a medical check-up
- Debería hacerme una revisión médica anual para mantenerme saludableI should get an annual medical check-up to stay healthy
- Mi médico me recomendó un chequeo completo después de la cirugíaMy doctor recommended a comprehensive check-up after the surgery
- Voy a ir al control médico para seguir el tratamiento adecuadoI'm going for a medical check-up to continue the appropriate treatment
- Asegúrate de realizar una revisión de rutina cada cierto tiempoMake sure to have a routine check-up every now and then
- Necesitas un chequeo para la inscripción.You need a check up for the registration.
Example conversation
Lucía and Alejandro are talking at home about health appointments.
- Lucía¿Cuándo tienes tu chequeo de rutina?When is your routine check up?
- AlejandroEs el martes por la mañana.It is on Tuesday morning.
- LucíaQué bueno que te cuidas, Alejandro.It is good that you take care of yourself, Alejandro.
- AlejandroSí, la salud es lo primero.Yes, health comes first.
Sources
- Pronunciation: Wiktionary entry chequeo, CC BY-SA 4.0, dump of 2026-09-26.
- Word origins: Wiktionary entries chequeo, CC BY-SA 4.0.
- Example sentences: Tatoeba CC BY 2.0 FR.
