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escáner means scanner; x-ray machine — a common term in Travel Spanish. Learn how it's used in a real-world example.

📅 Published: October 17, 2025

✈️ Travel Spanish

escáner

noun • /[es-KAH-ner]/

scanner; x-ray machine

Example:

Coloca la maleta en el escáner, por favor.

Place the suitcase on the scanner, please.

🧠 What does escáner mean?

The word 'escáner' in Spanish means 'scanner' in English. It refers to a device that optically scans images, printed text, handwriting, or an object, and converts it into a digital image. It's also frequently used to refer to an 'x-ray machine', particularly the kind used for security checks at airports.

📚 Extra examples

  • Mi equipaje pasó por el escáner en el aeropuerto.
    My luggage went through the scanner at the airport.
  • Necesito usar el escáner para digitalizar este documento.
    I need to use the scanner to digitize this document.
  • El médico me pidió una radiografía, así que tuve que pasar por el escáner.
    The doctor ordered an x-ray, so I had to go through the scanner.

💡 Did You Know?

While 'escáner' is commonly used, you might also hear 'scanner' used in Spanish, especially in technical contexts.

🔁 Synonyms & opposites of "escáner"

Synonyms: lector óptico, digitalizador

🔍 See more travel spanish words

❓ FAQ

How do you say 'scanner; x-ray machine' in Spanish?
The Spanish word for 'scanner' and often 'x-ray machine' is 'escáner'.
How do you pronounce 'escáner' in Spanish?
It's pronounced es-KAH-ner, with the stress on the second syllable.
How do you use 'escáner' in a sentence?
Here are a couple of examples: 'El escáner del aeropuerto detectó algo en mi maleta.' (The airport scanner detected something in my bag.) or 'Necesito un escáner para digitalizar estos documentos.' (I need a scanner to digitize these documents).
What is the English translation of 'escáner'?
The English translation of 'escáner' is 'scanner' or 'x-ray machine' depending on the context.
Does 'escáner' change for gender or number?
No, 'escáner' is a masculine noun, but its form doesn't change in the plural. You would say 'los escáneres' for 'the scanners'.
Is 'escáner' common in everyday Spanish?
Yes, 'escáner' is a relatively common word, particularly in the context of travel, technology, and medicine.
Does 'escáner' have slang or double meanings?
Not really. Its meaning is generally straightforward and relates to scanning devices.
Is 'escáner' used differently in Spain vs Latin America?
No, the meaning and usage of 'escáner' are generally the same across Spain and Latin America.

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