inspección
/inspeɡˈθjon/feminine
The English word inspection translates to Spanish as inspección.
inspección is a common and direct translation for the act of examining something closely. Depending on the context, other words may be more appropriate: revisión (review), control (control or check) or supervisión (supervision or monitoring) can be used to convey the concept of inspection in formal settings. For a casual or informal inspection, you might use mirada rápida (quick look) or ojeada (glance or look).
Meaning: the act of examining something, often closely (noun)
How does it change in a sentence?
inspección is a feminine noun. Its plural form is inspecciones.
How do you pronounce it?
/inspeɡˈθjon/
Did you know?
- In some Spanish-speaking countries, a revisión is the specific term used for a vehicle's mandatory technical inspection, whereas inspección would sound like a police search.
- While inspección is formal, the word ojeada used for a casual glance comes from ojo, meaning 'eye'. To give an ojeada literally means to 'eye' something.
- In certain legal or administrative contexts in Spain, an inspección de trabajo refers specifically to a government labor audit, rather than just a general looking-over of tasks.
Examples in context
- El edificio no pasó una inspección de incendios.The building did not pass a fire inspection.This sentence shows how to use inspección in the context of a fire inspection.Tatoeba #1588555 by teskmon, translation #48311 by CM
- El informe final incluye una inspección exhaustiva del edificioThe final report includes a thorough inspection of the building
- La revisión de seguridad fue realizada por expertosThe safety inspection was carried out by experts
- Antes de entregar el producto, se realiza un control de calidadBefore delivering the product, a quality inspection is carried out
- Se necesita realizar una supervisión exhaustiva de los procedimientosA thorough inspection of the procedures needs to be conducted
- Échale una ojeada al documento antes de enviarloTake a look at the document before sending it
- El peritaje del arquitecto determinó las causas del colapsoThe architect's inspection determined the causes of the collapse
- La inspección de la fábrica duró todo el día.The factory inspection lasted all day.
- Mañana habrá una inspección de seguridad en la oficina.Tomorrow there will be a security inspection at the office.
Example conversation
Two coworkers are talking about a visit to their workplace.
- AlejandroSofía, ¿estás lista para la inspección?Sofía, are you ready for the inspection?
- SofíaSí, Alejandro, todo está limpio.Yes, Alejandro, everything is clean.
- AlejandroMe preocupa la inspección de seguridad.I am worried about the security inspection.
- SofíaNo te preocupes, pasaremos sin problemas.Don't worry, we will pass without problems.
Sources
- Wiktionary, “inspection” translations and entries inspección, CC BY-SA 4.0, dump of 2026-09-26.
- Example sentences: Tatoeba CC BY 2.0 FR.
