prueba de detección
/pɾweba de deteɡθjon/from spelling rules
In Spanish, the phrase for screening test is prueba de detección.
The term prueba de detección is used in clinical and public health contexts to describe tests applied to asymptomatic populations.
What does it mean word for word?
The phrase is composed of prueba (test/trial) and de detección (of detection).
How does it change in a sentence?
To make the phrase plural, only the noun 'prueba' changes to pruebas de detección while the prepositional phrase remains the same.
How do you pronounce it?
/pɾweba de deteɡθjon/
Did you know?
- In many Spanish-speaking medical contexts, you might hear the word tamizaje used instead of detección to refer to a screening process.
- While prueba de detección is the technical term, people in casual conversation often simply say chequeo to refer to a general health screening.
- The word prueba shares a common ancestor with the English word 'prove', both tracing back to the Latin verb 'probāre', which means 'to test' or 'to prove'.
Examples in context
- Necesitaré someterme a un examen de detección de cáncer de mama la próxima semana.I will need to undergo a screening test for breast cancer next week.
- Me hice una prueba de control para revisar los niveles de colesterol.I went for a screening test to check my cholesterol levels.
- La empresa requiere que los solicitantes se sometan a una prueba de selección para asegurar su idoneidad.The company requires applicants to undergo a screening test to ensure their suitability.
- La prueba de detección es muy importante.The screening test is very important.
- Necesito hacerme una prueba de detección.I need to have a screening test done.
- El médico recomendó una prueba de detección.The doctor recommended a screening test.
Example conversation
At a medical clinic.
- María¿Es necesaria esta prueba de detección?Is this screening test necessary?
- MateoSí, María, es una medida preventiva.Yes, María, it is a preventive measure.
- MaríaEntiendo, no tengo ningún síntoma.I understand, I do not have any symptoms.
- MateoExacto, por eso la hacemos.Exactly, that is why we do it.
Sources
- IPA marked “from spelling rules” is derived from standard Spanish spelling, where Wiktionary gives none.
- Word origins: Wiktionary entries de, detección, prueba, CC BY-SA 4.0.
