Spanish word

exploración

Pronunciation

IPA/eksploɾaˈθjon/

Meaning

  • feminine nounexploration

Example

Necesitamos una exploración del problema antes de decidir.

We need an exploration of the problem before deciding.

Illustration for exploración (exploration)

More examples

El equipo va a hacer una exploración del terreno mañana.

The team is going to conduct an investigation of the terrain tomorrow.

Core concept

A preliminary examination of a person, place, or problem to gather facts.

Common phrases

  • hacer una exploración

    conduct an investigation

  • realizar una exploración

    carry out an investigation

  • una exploración médica

    a medical examination

Similar words

examen: Formal inspection of a body or object to check condition and detect abnormalities.
investigación: Systematic research that tests hypotheses, collects data, and analyzes results to reach conclusions.
reconocimiento: On-site survey that observes and records local conditions as a first reconnaissance.

Definition in Spanish

Proceso de examinar algo de forma inicial o general, como un lugar, una persona o un problema, para reunir datos.

Word origin

From Latin explorare, built from ex- "out" and plorare "call", with the sense shifting from calling out to actively testing or probing.

Usage tips

  • In medical contexts exploración física means a medical or physical exam, not just a casual look.

Other meanings

  • inspectionnoun

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