endoscopia
/endosˈkopja/feminine
The English word "endoscopy" is endoscopia in Spanish. Wiktionary also lists endoscopía.
Meaning: examination using an endoscope (noun)
Ways to say it
| Spanish | IPA | Note |
|---|---|---|
| endoscopia | /endosˈkopja/ | feminine |
| endoscopía | /endoskoˈpia/ | feminine |
The word refers to an examination using an endoscope.
Is it said differently in some regions?
In Latin America, you might encounter the use of endoscopía.
How do you pronounce it?
/endosˈkopja/
Did you know?
- While endoscopia is the standard term, Spanish speakers often use the colloquial verb hacerse un tubo (to have a tube done) when discussing the procedure informally.
- In a medical context, the word copia inside endoscopia does not refer to a 'copy' or duplicate, but comes from the Greek 'skopein' meaning 'to look'.
- In a hospital setting in Spain or Mexico, a patient might be told they need a prueba (test) rather than a formal endoscopia, as 'prueba' is a more common way to refer to diagnostic procedures.
Examples in context
- Me hicieron una colonoscopia y una endoscopia del abdomen superior.I had a colonoscopy and upper abdominal endoscopy.This sentence is useful for mentioning a colonoscopy and an endoscopia of the upper abdomen.Tatoeba #12401079 by DJ_Saidez, translation #12401076 by Miktsoanit
- Si te preocupa, haz que te hagan una endoscopia para que te lo revisen.If you're worried, go for an endoscopy to have it checked out.This sentence is useful for suggesting someone undergo an endoscopia if they are worried.Tatoeba #11542177 by DJ_Saidez, translation #11542172 by weihaiping
- Una endoscopia es usada para examinar el tracto digestivo de una persona.An endoscopy is used to examine a person's digestive tract.This sentence is useful for explaining that an endoscopia is used to examine the digestive tract.Tatoeba #2413947 by Haruhi_Gafitas, translation #2266541 by orcrist
- El médico me recomendó una endoscopia para evaluar mi sistema digestivo.The doctor recommended an endoscopy to evaluate my digestive system.
- Ayer me hice un endo para ver qué pasa con mi estómago.Yesterday, I had an endo to see what's going on with my stomach.
Example conversation
María and Daniel are talking at home about her medical appointment.
- María¿Cuándo es tu endoscopia, Daniel?When is your endoscopy, Daniel?
- DanielEs el lunes por la mañana.It is on Monday morning.
- MaríaEspero que todo salga bien.I hope everything goes well.
- DanielGracias, María, estoy un poco nervioso.Thanks, María, I am a bit nervous.
Sources
- Wiktionary, “endoscopy” translations and entries endoscopia, endoscopía, CC BY-SA 4.0, dump of 2026-09-26.
- Word origins: Wiktionary entries endoscopia, CC BY-SA 4.0.
- Example sentences: Tatoeba CC BY 2.0 FR.
