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examinar means to examine — a common term in Academic & Exam Prep. Learn how it's used in a real-world example.

📅 Published: August 24, 2025

🧠 Academic & Exam Prep

examinar

verb • /[ehk-sah-mee-NAR]/

to examine

Example:

Vamos a examinar las causas del conflicto.

Let's examine the causes of the conflict.

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🧠 What does examinar mean?

Examinar means 'to examine' in Spanish. It's used to describe the act of inspecting or scrutinizing something carefully, often for official purposes like tests, medical checkups, or investigations. It can also be used more generally to mean 'to look at' or 'to consider' something closely.

📚 Extra examples

  • El médico examinó al paciente.
    The doctor examined the patient.
  • Voy a examinar los documentos antes de firmar.
    I'm going to examine the documents before signing.
  • Examinaron la escena del crimen en busca de pistas.
    They examined the crime scene looking for clues.
  • El profesor examinará a los estudiantes la próxima semana.
    The professor will examine the students next week.
  • Necesitamos examinar todas las opciones.
    We need to examine all the options.

❓ FAQ

How do you say 'to examine' in Spanish?
The most common way to say 'to examine' in Spanish is 'examinar'.
How do you pronounce 'examinar' in Spanish?
It's pronounced ek-sa-mee-NAR, with the stress on the last syllable.
How do you use 'examinar' in a sentence?
Here are a few examples: 'El médico examinó al paciente' (The doctor examined the patient), 'Voy a examinar los documentos' (I'm going to examine the documents).
What is the English translation of 'examinar'?
The English translation of 'examinar' is 'to examine'.
Does 'examinar' change for gender or number?
No, 'examinar' itself doesn't change for gender or number. However, it conjugates like a regular -ar verb, so its form will change depending on the subject and tense.
Is 'examinar' common in everyday Spanish?
While not as frequent as words like 'ver' (to see) or 'mirar' (to look), 'examinar' is commonly understood and used, especially in formal contexts or when talking about inspections, reviews, or tests.
Does 'examinar' have slang or double meanings?
No, 'examinar' doesn't have any common slang uses or double meanings. It's a fairly straightforward and formal verb.
Is 'examinar' used differently in Spain vs Latin America?
No, 'examinar' is used with the same meaning across both Spain and Latin America.
How do you conjugate 'examinar' in Spanish?
Here's the present tense: examino (I examine), examinas (you examine), examina (he/she/it examines), examinamos (we examine), examináis (you all examine), examinan (they examine).

🔁 Synonyms & opposites of "examinar"

Synonyms: inspeccionar, revisar, analizar, estudiar

💡 Did You Know?

The word 'examinar' comes from the Latin word 'examinare', which also means 'to examine' or 'to weigh'.

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