inspección means inspection; screening — a common term in Travel Spanish. Learn how it's used in a real-world example.
📅 Published: October 13, 2025
inspección
noun • /[een-spek-SYON]/
inspection; screening
Example:
Seleccionaron mi mochila para inspección adicional.
They selected my backpack for extra inspection.
🧠 What does inspección mean?
Inspección is a Spanish noun that generally translates to "inspection" or "screening" in English. It refers to the act of examining or checking something carefully and officially. In the context of travel, you'll encounter it at airports, customs checkpoints, and security controls. It can also refer to official checks of vehicles, buildings, or other locations.
📚 Extra examples
- El equipaje pasó por la inspección de seguridad.
The luggage went through the security inspection. - Había una larga cola para la inspección de pasaportes.
There was a long line for passport control/inspection. - La inspección del coche fue rápida.
The car inspection was quick. - El edificio está sujeto a una inspección de seguridad anual.
The building is subject to an annual safety inspection.
💡 Did You Know?
The verb form of 'inspección' is 'inspeccionar', meaning 'to inspect'.
🔁 Synonyms & opposites of "inspección"
Synonyms: revisión, examen, control
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