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auditar means to audit — a common term in Spanish for Business. Learn how it's used in a real-world example.

📅 Published: October 8, 2025

💼 Spanish for Business

auditar

verb • /[ow-dee-TAR]/

to audit

Example:

Van a auditar nuestras finanzas hoy.

They will audit our finances today.

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🧠 What does auditar mean?

To audit means to carry out an official inspection of a company's or organization's accounts, typically by an independent body. It involves examining records and processes to verify their accuracy and compliance with regulations. 'Auditar' also encompasses the broader sense of examining or evaluating something systematically, even outside of purely financial contexts.

📚 Extra examples

  • El gobierno va a auditar las cuentas de la empresa.
    The government is going to audit the company's accounts.
  • Necesitamos auditar el proceso de producción para mejorar la eficiencia.
    We need to audit the production process to improve efficiency.
  • Una empresa externa auditará nuestro sistema de seguridad.
    An external company will audit our security system.
  • Auditaron el programa para asegurarse de que cumplía con las normas.
    They audited the program to ensure it complied with the regulations.

❓ FAQ

How do you say 'to audit' in Spanish?
The Spanish word for 'to audit' is 'auditar'.
How do you pronounce 'auditar' in Spanish?
It's pronounced ow-dee-TAHR, with the stress on the last syllable.
How do you use 'auditar' in a sentence?
Here's an example: 'El banco auditará nuestras cuentas el próximo mes' (The bank will audit our accounts next month).
What is the English translation of 'auditar'?
'Auditar' translates to 'to audit' in English.
Does 'auditar' change for gender or number?
No, 'auditar' is a regular -ar verb and follows standard conjugation rules. It changes depending on the tense and subject pronoun but not for gender or number.
Is 'auditar' common in everyday Spanish?
While not as common as words like 'comer' (to eat) or 'ir' (to go), 'auditar' is frequently used in business and professional settings.
Does 'auditar' have slang or double meanings?
No, 'auditar' generally doesn't have slang or double meanings. Its meaning is quite straightforward.
Is 'auditar' used differently in Spain vs Latin America?
No, the meaning and usage of 'auditar' are consistent across both Spain and Latin America.
How do you conjugate 'auditar' in Spanish?
Here are some common conjugations: Yo audito (I audit) Tú auditas (You audit) Él/Ella/Usted audita (He/She/You formal audit) Nosotros/Nosotras auditamos (We audit) Vosotros/Vosotras auditáis (You all audit - Spain) Ellos/Ellas/Ustedes auditan (They/You all formal audit)

🔁 Synonyms & opposites of "auditar"

Synonyms: examinar, revisar, inspeccionar, fiscalizar

💡 Did You Know?

The word 'auditar' comes from the Latin word 'audīre', which means 'to hear'. Originally, audits were conducted orally, hence the connection to hearing.

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