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monitorizar means to monitor — a common term in Medical Spanish. Learn how it's used in a real-world example.

📅 Published: August 6, 2025

🩺 Medical Spanish

monitorizar

verb • /[moh-nee-toh-ree-SAR]/

to monitor

Example:

Debemos monitorizar su pulso continuamente.

We must continuously monitor your pulse.

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🧠 What does monitorizar mean?

Monitorizar means 'to monitor' or 'to track' something, often a patient's vital signs or a medical condition. It implies continuous or regular observation to check for changes or progress. While similar to 'observar' (to observe), 'monitorizar' suggests a more systematic and technology-assisted process.

📚 Extra examples

  • Los médicos monitorizaron su ritmo cardíaco durante la cirugía.
    The doctors monitored his heart rate during surgery.
  • El equipo monitoriza la presión arterial del paciente las 24 horas.
    The team monitors the patient's blood pressure 24/7.
  • Es importante monitorizar el nivel de glucosa en sangre si tienes diabetes.
    It's important to monitor your blood glucose level if you have diabetes.
  • Vamos a monitorizar su progreso durante las próximas semanas.
    We are going to monitor her progress during the next few weeks.

❓ FAQ

How do you say 'to monitor' in Spanish?
The most common way to say 'to monitor' in Spanish is 'monitorizar'.
How do you pronounce 'monitorizar' in Spanish?
It's pronounced moh-nee-toh-ree-THAR (IPA: /monitoreˈθaɾ/). The stress is on the last syllable.
How do you use 'monitorizar' in a sentence?
You can use it like this: 'El doctor monitoriza la presión arterial del paciente.' (The doctor monitors the patient's blood pressure).
What is the English translation of 'monitorizar'?
'Monitorizar' translates to 'to monitor' in English.
Does 'monitorizar' change for gender or number?
No, 'monitorizar' is a regular -ar verb, so its conjugation changes for the subject pronoun (yo, tú, él/ella/usted, nosotros/as, vosotros/as, ellos/ellas/ustedes) but not specifically for gender or number.
Is 'monitorizar' common in everyday Spanish?
While understood by most, 'monitorizar' is more common in medical or technical contexts. In everyday conversation, simpler verbs like 'observar' (to observe) or 'vigilar' (to watch over) might be used depending on the situation.
Does 'monitorizar' have slang or double meanings?
No, 'monitorizar' doesn't have any slang or double meanings. It has a straightforward meaning related to observation and tracking.
Is 'monitorizar' used differently in Spain vs Latin America?
The word 'monitorizar' is understood and used similarly in both Spain and Latin America.
How do you conjugate 'monitorizar' in Spanish?
Here's the present tense conjugation: Yo monitorizo Tú monitorizas Él/Ella/Usted monitoriza Nosotros/as monitorizamos Vosotros/as monitorizáis Ellos/Ellas/Ustedes monitorizan

🔁 Synonyms & opposites of "monitorizar"

Synonyms: vigilar, observar, controlar, seguir

💡 Did You Know?

The use of 'monitorizar' has increased with advancements in medical technology.

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