análisis de laboratorio
/analisis de laboɾatoɾjo/from spelling rules
In Spanish, lab work is translated as análisis de laboratorio.
The phrase análisis de laboratorio is used to refer to the medical tests or chemical analyses performed in a laboratory setting.
What does it mean word for word?
Literally, análisis de laboratorio means 'laboratory analysis'.
Which one should you use?
Other formal terms may be more appropriate depending on your focus: Trabajo de laboratorio is a formal way to say lab work, while Investigación de laboratorio is a formal way to say lab work that stresses the research component.
How does it change in a sentence?
To refer to multiple tests or the general category of lab work in the plural, use los análisis de laboratorio.
Did you know?
- In a medical setting, a Spanish speaker uses estudio instead of análisis if the lab work involves an MRI or X-ray.
- While análisis de laboratorio describes the process, a patient in Spain might use the word analítica to refer specifically to their blood test results.
- The Spanish word análisis comes from the Ancient Greek análusis, which originally meant 'unloosing' or 'releasing' something, like untying a knot.
Examples in context
- El trabajo de laboratorio es parte integral de nuestra investigaciónLab work is an integral part of our research
- Los análisis de laboratorio confirmaron los resultados esperadosThe lab analyses confirmed the expected results
- Olvidé entregar la tarea de laboratorio de BiologíaI forgot to submit the lab work for Biology
- Las prácticas de laboratorio nos permitieron aplicar los conocimientos teóricosThe lab practices allowed us to apply the theoretical knowledge
- Necesito los resultados del análisis de laboratorio.I need the lab work results.
- El análisis de laboratorio confirmó la infección.The lab work confirmed the infection.
- Mañana traeré el análisis de laboratorio.I will bring the lab work tomorrow.
Example conversation
A doctor's office during a follow-up appointment.
- DanielHola María, ¿trajiste el análisis de laboratorio?Hello María, did you bring the lab work?
- MaríaSí Daniel, lo tengo aquí en la mano.Yes Daniel, I have it here in my hand.
- DanielMuy bien, voy a revisarlo ahora.Very well, I am going to review it now.
- MaríaGracias, espero que todo esté bien.Thank you, I hope everything is okay.
Sources
- IPA marked “from spelling rules” is derived from standard Spanish spelling, where Wiktionary gives none.
- Word origins: Wiktionary entries análisis, de, laboratorio, CC BY-SA 4.0.
