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analítica means bloodwork — a common term in Medical Spanish. Learn how it's used in a real-world example.

📅 Published: October 7, 2025

🩺 Medical Spanish

analítica

noun • /[ah-nah-LEE-tee-kah]/

bloodwork

Example:

La analítica general saldrá mañana.

The general bloodwork will be out tomorrow.

🧠 What does analítica mean?

In medical Spanish, 'analítica' most commonly refers to a blood test, or the results of a blood test. It's short for 'análisis de sangre,' which literally translates to 'analysis of blood.' While 'analítica' can technically refer to other types of medical analysis (like urine or tissue), it's almost always used in the context of bloodwork. Think of it as the general term for lab tests done on a blood sample.

📚 Extra examples

  • El médico me pidió una analítica completa.
    The doctor ordered a complete blood count (CBC) for me.
  • Los resultados de la analítica estarán listos mañana.
    The blood test results will be ready tomorrow.
  • Mi analítica muestra que tengo anemia.
    My bloodwork shows that I have anemia.
  • Tengo que hacerme una analítica antes de la cirugía.
    I need to get bloodwork done before the surgery.
  • ¿Cuándo te hicieron la última analítica?
    When did you last have your bloodwork done?

💡 Did You Know?

While 'analítica' is most commonly used in a medical context, it can also be used more generally to refer to any type of analysis, similar to the English word 'analytics.'

🔁 Synonyms & opposites of "analítica"

Synonyms: análisis de sangre, examen de sangre

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❓ FAQ

How do you say 'bloodwork' in Spanish?
The most common way to say 'bloodwork' in Spanish is 'analítica,' short for 'análisis de sangre.'
How do you pronounce 'analítica' in Spanish?
It's pronounced ah-nah-LEE-tee-kah. The stress falls on the 'LI' syllable.
How do you use 'analítica' in a sentence?
Here are some examples: 'El médico me pidió una analítica' (The doctor ordered bloodwork for me), or 'Los resultados de la analítica fueron normales' (The bloodwork results were normal).
What is the English translation of 'analítica'?
In a medical context, 'analítica' translates to 'bloodwork' or 'blood test.'
Does 'analítica' change for gender or number?
No. 'Analítica' is always singular and feminine.
Is 'analítica' common in everyday Spanish?
Yes, 'analítica' is relatively common, especially when talking about health and medical check-ups.
Does 'analítica' have slang or double meanings?
In the medical context, no. Outside of medicine, 'analítica' can refer to analytics (like data analysis), but it's usually clear from the context which meaning is intended.
Is 'analítica' used differently in Spain vs Latin America?
While understood across the Spanish-speaking world, in some Latin American countries, 'análisis de sangre' might be preferred over 'analítica,' but both terms are generally understood.

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