Revisar y Buscar: Usando 'Go Through'
examine thoroughly, para buscar a fondo search thoroughly, o para expresar que vives una experiencia endure experiences.
Grammar Rule in 30 Seconds
Use 'go through' to describe looking at something carefully to find information, errors, or specific items.
- Use it for documents: 'I need to go through these files.' (max 20 words)
- Use it for searching: 'She went through her bag for keys.'
- It is inseparable: You cannot say 'go the list through'.
Overview
examinar, sufrir o revisar), mientras que el inglés prefiere combinar un verbo sencillo con una preposición para crear un significado totalmente nuevo.go through es uno de los más versátiles y útiles que encontrarás en tu camino hacia la fluidez.go through. Este verbo no solo describe una acción física; describe un proceso.go es ir y through es a través de. Necesitas entender la psicología detrás de la expresión.
Go through implica penetración y completitud.go through, primero debemos compararlo con nuestra propia gramática. En español, tenemos verbos transitivos que cambian de significado con prefijos (como pasar vs. repasar). En inglés, esa función la cumplen las preposiciones.Go through se clasifica como un inseparable phrasal verb. Esto es una excelente noticia para ti, porque significa que el verbo go y la preposición through siempre deben ir juntos. No puedes poner el objeto en medio de ellos.I went through the report. | *I went the report through.* |She is going through a hard time. | *She is going a hard time through.* |through aporta la noción de exhaustividad. No es simplemente mirar algo por encima; es atravesarlo. Si piensas en la palabra española atravesar, verás que tiene una lógica similar: puedes atravesar un túnel (físico) o atravesar una crisis (experiencial).go through se usa con mucha más frecuencia para tareas cotidianas de oficina o estudio que el verbo atravesar en español.I am going through. Tienes que decir qué estás revisando o qué estás experimentando: I am going through my notes (Estoy revisando mis notas).go through sigue las reglas del verbo irregular go. Esto es algo que ya conoces bien, pero es vital recordarlo para no cometer errores de conjugación bajo presión. La preposición through nunca cambia, sin importar el tiempo verbal o el sujeto.Sujeto + [verbo go conjugado] + through + Objeto- Present Simple: Se usa para rutinas o verdades generales.
I go through my emails every morning.(Reviso mis correos todas las mañanas).He goes through the security check at the airport.(Él pasa por el control de seguridad).
- Past Simple: Fundamental para contar anécdotas o reportar tareas terminadas. Recuerda que el pasado de
goeswent. We went through all the documents yesterday.(Revisamos todos los documentos ayer).They went through a lot of trouble to get here.(Pasaron por muchos problemas para llegar aquí).
- Present Continuous: Para acciones que están ocurriendo ahora mismo.
Wait a second, I'm going through the list right now.(Espera un segundo, estoy revisando la lista justo ahora).
- Present Perfect: Para experiencias o acciones con relevancia presente. El participio es
gone. She has gone through this situation before.(Ella ya ha pasado por esta situación antes).
- Future with 'Will': Para decisiones o promesas.
I will go through the details with you later.(Revisaré los detalles contigo más tarde).
th y ough es una pesadilla. Recuerda que through se pronuncia aproximadamente como /θruː/ (como una z española suave seguida de una u larga). La gh final es totalmente muda. No dejes que la ortografía te engañe.go through se vuelve realmente interesante. Dependiendo del contexto, su traducción al español cambiará, pero la esencia de recorrer un proceso permanece.revisar, mirar a fondo o registrar.I had to go through my backpack to find my keys.(Tuve que registrar toda mi mochila para encontrar mis llaves).The accountant is going through the invoices to find the error.(El contador está revisando las facturas para encontrar el error).- Contexto cultural: Imagínate que estás en la aduana de un aeropuerto. El oficial dice:
I need to go through your luggage. Significa que va a abrir tu maleta y mirar qué hay dentro.
repasar o explicar.Let’s go through the agenda for today's meeting.(Repasemos el orden del día para la reunión de hoy).The coach went through the new tactics with the team.(El entrenador explicó las nuevas tácticas al equipo paso a paso).
pasar por o atravesar.My best friend is going through a divorce.(Mi mejor amigo está pasando por un divorcio).We all went through a lot of uncertainty during the pandemic.(Todos pasamos por mucha incertidumbre durante la pandemia).- Diferencia cultural: Mientras que en español
atravesarsuena un poco formal o literario, en inglésgo throughes la forma estándar y natural de hablar de problemas personales en una conversación diaria.
acabarse, gastarse o consumir.We go through two liters of milk every day!(¡Nos acabamos dos litros de leche cada día!).The company went through its entire budget in six months.(La empresa se gastó todo su presupuesto en seis meses).
throughrevisar no necesita preposición. Decimos Revisé el informe. Por eso, muchos alumnos dicen: *I went the report*.- Por qué ocurre: Intentas traducir palabra por palabra.
- Corrección: Recuerda que
gopor sí solo significair. Si dicesI went the report, no tiene sentido. Necesitas elthroughpara darle el significado derevisar.
put on o take off, intentan decir: *I went the documents through*.- Corrección: Mantén siempre
goythroughpegados como mejores amigos. El objeto siempre va después:I went through the documents.
go through como *phrasal verb* de revisión.- Incorrecto:
*I went through the door to say hello*(Suena como si hubieras examinado la puerta). - Correcto:
I walked through the dooroI went through the door(Aquíthroughes solo una preposición de lugar, no un phrasal verb idiomático). - La diferencia: En el phrasal verb, hay una intención de proceso o examen. Si solo te mueves de un punto A a un punto B, es uso literal.
actualmentego through, ocurre mucho en estos contextos: *Actually, I am going through a crisis*.- Ojo:
Actuallyno significaactualmente, significade hecho. Si quieres decirActualmente estoy pasando por una crisis
, debes decir:Currently, I am going through a crisis.
go through con otros verbos que parecen significar lo mismo. Vamos a compararlos para que sepas exactamente cuál elegir.Go through | Revisión detallada, de principio a fin, o sufrir una experiencia larga. | I went through the contract for two hours. |Go over | Revisar algo por encima o repasar para recordar, menos profundo que go through. | Let's go over the main points once more. |Look for | Buscar algo que está perdido (no sabes dónde está). | I'm looking for my keys. |Check | Verificar si algo es correcto o está presente (más rápido). | Check the list to see if your name is there. |Experience | Verbo formal para hablar de vivir algo. | The city is experiencing a lot of growth. |Go through vs. Go over- Si haces un
go over, estás dándole un vistazo rápido a tus apuntes para refrescar la memoria antes de entrar al aula. - Si haces un
go through, estás leyendo cada página con cuidado, subrayando y asegurándote de que entiendes cada concepto.
Go through vs. Look forLook fores cuando no encuentras tus gafas y miras por toda la casa.Go throughes cuando decides abrir todos los cajones de tu escritorio y mirar dentro de cada uno, uno por uno, para ver si están ahí.
go through formal o informal?I have gone through the attached file) y también en una charla con amigos (I'm going through a rough patch). Es mucho más común que usar verbos latinos como examine o undergo, que suenan muy técnicos o dramáticos.I'm reading a book. Si dices I'm going through this book, suena a que estás estudiando cada capítulo minuciosamente.pasar por el aro(aceptar algo a la fuerza)?
go through with it. Aunque lleva go through, el with extra cambia el significado a llevar a cabo algo (generalmente difícil o desagradable) hasta el final. Por ejemplo:
He didn't want to get married, but he went through with it.go through que hemos aprendido hoy es para revisar, experimentar o consumir.go through en tus conversaciones. Recuerda: la clave es visualizar ese proceso de principio a fin. ¡Mucho ánimo con tu aprendizaje!
2. Negative Contractions
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do not go through
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don't go through
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Common in speech
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does not go through
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doesn't go through
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Common in speech
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did not go through
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didn't go through
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Common in speech
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Conjugation of 'Go Through'
| Tense | Subject | Form | Example |
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Present Simple
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I/You/We/They
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go through
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I go through my mail.
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Present Simple
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He/She/It
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goes through
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She goes through the list.
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Past Simple
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All subjects
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went through
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We went through the files.
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Present Continuous
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I
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am going through
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I am going through it now.
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Present Perfect
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He/She/It
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has gone through
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He has gone through the data.
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Future (Will)
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All subjects
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will go through
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They will go through it later.
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Meanings
To examine or search something very carefully from beginning to end, often to find a specific item or to check for errors.
Examine/Check
To look at a document, list, or set of information to ensure it is correct or to understand it.
“Let's go through the guest list to see who is missing.”
“I spent the morning going through my emails.”
Search
To look through a physical space, container, or collection of items to find something.
“The police went through the suspect's apartment.”
“I had to go through three drawers to find my passport.”
Rehearse/Repeat
To practice or repeat a sequence of actions or a speech.
“Let's go through the presentation once more before the meeting.”
“We went through the dance steps until they were perfect.”
Reference Table
| Significado | Contexto | Ejemplo | Matiz |
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Examinar/Buscar a Fondo
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Documentos, listas, artículos
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Go through the contract carefully.
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Detallado, artículo por artículo
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Discutir en Detalle
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Procesos, planes
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Let's go through the steps.
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Revisión paso a paso
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Experimentar Período Difícil
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Eventos de la vida, emociones
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She went through a lot.
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Resistir, a menudo prolongado
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Consumir Suministro
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Consumibles
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We went through all the coffee.
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Agotamiento, menos común
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Inspeccionar Físicamente
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Bolsos, bolsillos, habitaciones
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He went through her belongings.
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Buscando algo
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Revisar para Precisión
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Datos, hechos
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Go through the figures again.
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Verificar la corrección
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Espectro de formalidad
The auditor will examine the financial records. (Workplace)
The manager will go through the accounts. (Workplace)
I'll look over the numbers. (Workplace)
I'll give the stats a once-over. (Workplace)
Las Múltiples Caras de 'Go Through'
Significados
- Examinar a Fondo Inspect all parts
- Buscar un Artículo Look for something specific
- Experimentar Dificultades Endure a difficult time
- Discutir Detalles Review step-by-step
Contextos de Uso
- Trabajo Reports, contracts, emails
- Personal Photos, closets, feelings
- Aprendizaje Notes, textbooks, concepts
- Social Guest lists, DMs
'Go Through' vs. Phrasal Verbs Similares
¿Cuándo Usar 'Go Through'?
¿Necesitas examinar algo en detalle o buscar a fondo?
¿Estás discutiendo algo paso a paso?
¿Estás hablando de experimentar un período difícil o prolongado?
¿Qué Puedes 'Go Through'?
Información y Documentos
- • Informes
- • Correos electrónicos
- • Notas
- • Contratos
- • Listas
- • Términos
Artículos y Lugares Físicos
- • Armarios
- • Bolsos
- • Bolsillos
- • Cajas
- • Guardarropas
- • Archivos
Experiencias y Procesos
- • Tiempos difíciles
- • Cambios
- • Pasos
- • Procedimientos
- • Desafíos
- • Fases
Contenido Digital
- • Fotos
- • Reels
- • Mensajes
- • Sitios web
- • Perfiles
- • Ajustes
Ejemplos por nivel
I go through my bag.
I search my bag.
She goes through the box.
She looks in the box.
Do you go through your mail?
Do you check your letters?
We go through the book.
We look at the book.
He went through his pockets for the key.
He searched his pockets.
They are going through the old photos.
They are looking at old photos.
I need to go through these papers.
I need to check these papers.
Did she go through the list?
Did she check the list?
Let's go through the plan one more time.
Let's review the plan.
The customs officer went through my suitcase.
The officer searched my bag.
I've been going through my bank statements.
I've been checking my spending.
We should go through the script before the play.
We should practice the script.
The auditors went through the accounts with a fine-tooth comb.
They checked the accounts very carefully.
I had to go through a lot of red tape to get a visa.
I dealt with many official processes.
She went through the evidence meticulously.
She examined the evidence carefully.
We need to go through the logistics of the move.
We need to plan the details of the move.
The committee went through the proposals, rejecting several immediately.
The committee reviewed and filtered the proposals.
He went through the motions of apologizing, but he wasn't sincere.
He apologized without meaning it.
I've gone through every possible scenario in my head.
I have considered every possibility.
The lawyer went through the witness's testimony to find inconsistencies.
The lawyer analyzed the testimony for errors.
The historian went through the archives, unearthing forgotten letters.
The historian searched the archives thoroughly.
It took weeks to go through the backlog of administrative tasks.
It took time to process the accumulated work.
The software goes through a rigorous testing phase before release.
The software undergoes detailed testing.
One must go through the proper channels to file a formal complaint.
One must follow the official procedure.
Fácil de confundir
Learners think they are identical. 'Look through' is often faster and less systematic.
Learners use 'go through' for physical transit.
'Get through' means to finish something difficult.
Errores comunes
I go the bag through.
I go through the bag.
I went through the street.
I went across the street.
I'm looking for the list to check the names.
I'm going through the list to check the names.
He went through the motions to apologize.
He went through the motions of apologizing.
Patrones de oraciones
I need to go through my ___ to find ___.
Let's go through the ___ before we ___.
The ___ went through the ___ to check for ___.
Having gone through the ___, I realized ___.
Real World Usage
Could you go through your resume and highlight your experience?
We need to go through your carry-on bag, sir.
I'm going through my old texts to find that address.
Let's go through the action items from last week.
I went through the whole menu but couldn't find any vegan options.
Detectives went through the trash for evidence.
Piensa en 'Bucear a Fondo'
go through, es como si te sumergieras profundamente en algo, no solo lo vieras por encima. Indica un proceso de examen o búsqueda cuidadoso y a menudo largo. He needs to go through all the evidence.
¡No te olvides de 'Through'!
go the report suena incompleto y es incorrecto. Siempre recuerda incluir through para completar el phrasal verb y su significado de examen detallado. You must go through the report.
Vívelo, No Solo lo Digas
go through muestra empatía y comprensión. Implica un viaje de resistencia, como: "She's going through a tough time with her studies."Matiz Universalmente Entendido
go through siempre transmite minuciosidad. Es una frase confiable para usar en varios contextos en inglés. We will go through the project details.
El Contexto es Clave
go through a menudo depende de las palabras que lo rodean. ¿Es un documento? Entonces es un examen. ¿Es un desafío? Entonces es resistencia. I need to go through my notes.
Smart Tips
Try using 'go through the list' to sound more like a native speaker.
Use 'go through' for the container (bag/drawer) and 'look for' for the object (keys).
Check if it's followed by a law or a budget; it often means 'was approved' in political contexts.
Use 'I went through my speech' to imply a full, detailed rehearsal.
Pronunciación
Linking
The 'o' in 'go' and the 'th' in 'through' do not link directly with a consonant, but 'going through' often sounds like 'goin-through' in casual speech.
Stress on 'through'
Did you go THROUGH it?
Emphasizing the thoroughness of the search.
Memorízalo
Mnemotecnia
G.O. Through = Get Organized Through checking.
Asociación visual
Imagine a detective with a magnifying glass moving through a giant stack of papers, looking at every single word.
Rhyme
To find what's new or what is true, take some time to go right through.
Story
A traveler arrives at customs. The officer says, 'I must go through your bag.' The traveler goes through his pockets to find his passport. Later, they both go through the paperwork together.
Word Web
Desafío
Find a receipt or a long email. Spend 2 minutes 'going through' it to find every instance of the letter 'e'.
Notas culturales
In the UK, 'go through' is very common in academic tutorials where a tutor 'goes through' a student's essay line by line.
Often used in legal contexts regarding 'discovery,' where lawyers must 'go through' thousands of documents.
It is considered polite to ask 'Can we go through this together?' rather than 'Explain this to me,' as it implies a collaborative review.
From Old English 'gan' (to go) and 'thurh' (through). The phrasal combination developed in Middle English.
Inicios de conversación
Have you ever had to go through a very long contract?
When was the last time you went through your old clothes?
If you were a detective, what would you go through first at a crime scene?
Do you go through your emails as soon as you wake up?
Temas para diario
Errores comunes
Test Yourself
Before buying, I always like to ___ the reviews carefully.
Find and fix the mistake:
My boss asked me to go the documents for mistakes.
Translate into English: 'Ella pasó por un período difícil después de la cirugía.'
Answer starts with: ["S...
Choose the correct sentence:
Score: /4
Ejercicios de practica
8 exercisesYesterday, the manager ___ through the budget report.
I need to go ___ my emails to find the confirmation code.
Find and fix the mistake:
She went the drawer through to find her passport.
I searched my bag for my phone. (Use 'went')
Context: 1. Airport, 2. Office, 3. Theater
You can use 'go through' to mean 'crossing a street'.
A: I can't find the error in this code. B: Don't worry, let's ___ it together.
Select the group that all fit 'go through'.
Score: /8
Practice Bank
11 exercisesThe detective had to ___ all the evidence to find the culprit.
You should go your emails for that specific message.
Which sentence correctly uses 'go through'?
Translate into English: 'Revisaré el contrato cuidadosamente antes de firmar.'
Arrange these words into a sentence:
Match the meaning to the correct example of 'go through'.
The startup ___ many challenges before finding success.
He just went the application form quickly.
Which sentence implies a detailed review?
Translate into English: '¿Puedes revisar la lista de invitados para ver quién confirmó?'
Arrange these words into a sentence:
Score: /11
Preguntas frecuentes (8)
Yes! While this lesson focuses on searching/checking, 'go through' also means 'to experience' something difficult. For example: `I am going through a divorce.`
It is neutral. You can use it with friends (`I went through your photos`) or in a business meeting (`Let's go through the agenda`).
`Read` is general. `Go through` implies you are looking for something specific or checking for mistakes.
No. It is an inseparable phrasal verb. The object always comes after `through`.
Mostly, yes. However, `go through` is often used for documents and lists, while `search` is more common for physical locations like a house or a forest.
Yes, but that is the literal meaning of the words, not the phrasal verb meaning. `The car went through the tunnel.`
Use the auxiliary verb 'do'. For example: `Did you go through the files?` or `Have you gone through the mail?`.
The past participle is `gone through`. Example: `I have gone through all the options.`
Scaffolded Practice
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Mastery Progress
Needs Practice
Improving
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In Other Languages
revisar / registrar
English uses a phrasal verb where Spanish uses specific single verbs.
parcourir / fouiller
French distinguishes between the document and the physical search more strictly.
durchgehen
In German, the verb is separable ('Ich gehe die Liste durch'), but in English, it is not.
目を通す (me o toosu) / 捜索する (sousaku suru)
Japanese uses body-part idioms or formal kanji-based verbs.
فحص (fahasa) / تصفح (tasaffaha)
Arabic relies on root-based verbs rather than prepositional combinations.
检查 (jiǎnchá) / 翻 (fān)
Chinese uses specific action verbs like 'flipping' to describe the search process.
Learning Path
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