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inspección means inspection; screening — a common term in Travel Spanish. Learn how it's used in a real-world example.

📅 Published: October 13, 2025

✈️ Travel Spanish

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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❓ FAQ

How do you say 'inspection' in Spanish?
The most common translation of 'inspection' is 'inspección'.
How do you pronounce 'inspección' in Spanish?
It's pronounced een-spek-thee-OWN, with the emphasis on the last syllable.
How do you use 'inspección' in a sentence?
Here are a couple of examples: 'La inspección de seguridad fue rápida' (The security inspection was quick), or 'El coche necesita una inspección' (The car needs an inspection).
What is the English translation of 'inspección'?
It translates to 'inspection' or 'screening'.
Does 'inspección' change for gender or number?
No, 'inspección' is a feminine noun and its plural is 'inspecciones'.
Is 'inspección' common in everyday Spanish?
While not an everyday word, it's commonly understood and used in relevant situations like travel or official procedures.
Does 'inspección' have slang or double meanings?
Not really. It has a fairly straightforward meaning related to examination or checking.
Is 'inspección' used differently in Spain vs Latin America?
No, the meaning and usage are consistent across both regions.

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