escanéame
/eskaneame/from spelling rules
The English phrase 'scan me' is translated into Spanish as escanéame.
This phrase is used as a request for someone to use a device to read a digital code or image.
What does it mean word for word?
The word is composed of the imperative verb escanear (to scan) and the object pronoun me (me).
Is there a formal and an informal way to say it?
You should use escanéeme when addressing a customer or someone you do not know personally to show respect.
How does it change in a sentence?
The accent mark on the second 'e' in escanéame is required to maintain the stress on the third-to-last syllable in the imperative form.
How do you pronounce it?
/eskaneame/
Did you know?
- The verb escanear is a relatively new addition to Spanish and was created as a calque of the English word 'scan'. It is an example of how technology often forces Spanish to adapt English terminology directly.
- While escanear is the standard term, some speakers in Latin America may use digitalizar to describe the act of scanning a document, which literally means 'to make digital'.
- The structure of escanéame involves an attached pronoun, a feature of Spanish that allows several words to merge into one single unit.
Examples in context
- Escanéame para ver el menú.Scan me to see the menu.
- Escanéame para entrar a la web.Scan me to enter the website.
- ¡Escanéame rápido para el pago!Scan me quickly for the payment!
Example conversation
Daniel is showing a QR code on his phone to Elena.
- DanielAquí está mi código, escanéame.Here is my code, scan me.
- ElenaClaro, deja que abra la cámara.Sure, let me open the camera.
- Daniel¿Ya pudiste leerlo?Were you able to read it?
- ElenaSí, ya tengo tu contacto, Daniel.Yes, I have your contact now, Daniel.
Sources
- IPA marked “from spelling rules” is derived from standard Spanish spelling, where Wiktionary gives none.
